In a message dated 4/11/04 9:57:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I have found gut to be more stable than synthetic strings. I think > the quality &processing has improved, but I also think we are learning how > to use it, and how to tune it &keep it in tune. > True! In fact, because gut is very predictable in a sense (it is less elastic than nylon) I find it MUCH easier to tune a lute even in the middle of a concert than the adjustments up and down that a nylon strung lute requires. Kenneth --