Dear James:
There is another theory that the bent neck distributes the pull of the =
strings better. Having the neck extended does tend to put more of a =
bending stress on the neck, the bent back peg box tends to focus the =
tension of the strings directly back and straight down to the neck =
prolonging the warping of the neck.
Vance Wood.
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Subject: Re: # 1 lute question
In a message dated 12/9/2003 4:48:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, =
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Hi James:
I view it as an issue of balance. The peg box loaded is probably =
the single
most weighty portion of the Lute. Bent back as it is helps to =
distribute
the weight more toward the center of the instrument.
Hi Vance,
Thanks, yours is the only serious reply so far; but I do think "So =
it will fit in the case" is kinda cute. We might think it a silly (not =
stupid, as Bruno suggests) question, but if anyone expresses any =
curiosity about the lute, I think it's good p.r. to try to be polite =
and/or funny when replying. If you give a sarcastic answer, then you =
can guarantee that's what they will retain. Perhaps some luthiers have =
some ideas?
Sincerely,
James
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