>>>> The LF modifications are not nearly as drastic. The main being the >>>> idea of gut frets absorbing vibration, while metal ones reflecting it. >>>> As I recall the LF barring sistem is basically baroque. >>> > >>> site; they may be exaggerating the level of their "innovation." > >> In fact, that's the general opinion. > > May I cite: > > " In particular, the LIUTO FORTE sounds extremely well in big halls and > has > a strikingly powerful resonance. Both of these features are due to the > application of a secret discovered by Benno Streu concerning the > combination > of woods used in the heyday of lute- and guitar making." > > What could that secret be?? So stiff a tension that it can only by played with nails. RT
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