Dear Marion, I am not a builder but have learned that a flater body projects better and results in a more *brilliant* and *stonger* sound. The number of ribs determines how much of the sound will come back to you (I'm not sure if I'm clear here). This all is also influenced by the barring and the top. I think nobody can tell what the best sound is. It will be best to describe your wishes to the builder of your choice and he or she will try to come as close to it as possible. Markus Dietrich also offered to adjust the sound (by adjusting the barring) if his realisation of my ideas wouldn't meet my expectations. As far as I have experiences with other builders they are all helpfull and usually will make minor adjustments at your wishes - it's their interest to have satisfied customers. I think it's a good idea to try different models by different makers and find out what you like most. Occassions are for example the "lute tasting" of the LSA or players meetings whereever you may be.
Happy Easter Thomas Am Sonntag, 27. März 2005 18:32 schrieb Dr. Marion Ceruti: > Dear Thomas, > > Thank you for your very informative message. Can you elaborate on the > role of the form and number of ribs in determining the sound quality? > What iind of barring produces the best sound, or does it depend on > personal preference? I would like to know all about this before I > order my next instrument. > > Happy Easter, > Marion > -- Thomas Schall Niederhofheimer Weg 3 D-65843 Sulzbach 06196/74519 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
