>can reflect the difference in tension between treble and >bass. But what if
>you apply the symmetry question to only the body and the >top without
taking into
>account the internal structure and bridge? Then is there a >reason for
asymmetry?
The bridges on all lutes are asymmetrical, that is to say, thicker
and higher on the bass side. The bracing is always asymmetrical, the
exception being swanneck lutes which have a symmetrical fan bracing.
Relatively speaking of course.
Michael Thames
www.ThamesClassicalGuitars.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Eugene C. Braig IV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Michael Thames"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: symm/asymm & perfect/imperfect
> That is right! (Eugene always knows!!) Any asymmetry at the nut must be
> reflected in a similar asymmetry at the bridge, with or without a saddle.
> However, before the bridge is installed also inside the body, the bracing
> can reflect the difference in tension between trebble and bass. But what
if
> you apply the symmetry question to only the body and the top without
taking into
> account the internal structure and bridge? Then is there a reason for
asymmetry?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Eugene C. Braig IV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: May 24, 2005 11:43 AM
> To: "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> Michael Thames <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
> Subject: Re: symm/asymm & perfect/imperfect
>
> At 02:24 PM 5/24/2005, Dr. Marion Ceruti wrote:
> >++Yes, you are right when applied to the lute body which can have
> >a plane of symmetry, this part can in theory be completely symmetrical
> >with respect to that plane. It is the nut and peg box that break the
> >symmetrical
> >pattern...
>
>
> ..and bridges (especially those that predate saddles), (in most cases)
> internal bracing, string positioning in relation to the soundbox
> (especially if neck extensions and extra pegboxes/riders are involved),
> etc. All things considered, the profile of the soundboard/soundbox can
> strive to emulate a single plane of symmetry, but that's usually where it
ends.
>
> Eugene
>
>
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