Isn't the whole catline thing completely an invention of
Abbott Segerman or Ephraim Segerman and documented in tha annuals of
FoMRHI or the Galpin Society?
Wayne
> From: "ARTHUR NESS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [EARLY-GUIT] Re: [LUTE] Re: Cat gut [olim Ownership]
>
> I spoke with Chris Henricksen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) yesterday. He really had
> no clear explanation for the term catlines. They are mentioned by Dowland
> as Venetian catlines, and that modern string makers use the term to designate
> twisted rope strings. He has a machine that he uses to manufacture them. And
> Mimmo Peruffo (Aquila strings) told me once that he a string making machine
> from the 19th century in an old barn in Italy. He strikes me as being a
> walking encyclopedia of string making, so perhaps someone will quiz him when
> he's next online with us.
>
> ajn
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