There are inherent differences in comparing these 2 styles of baroque lutes. The Hoffman is usually a deeper, more vaulted instrument, & perhaps a bit narrower, as compared to the Burkholtzer, which is wider at the waist, and shallower in the bowl. I have used a 13 course Burkholtzer since 1984 ( for 23 years), and I never tire of it.
I very much enjoy the sound of the Burkholtzer, as in my opinion, it has a very rich, warm sound, not in any way nasal. In contrast, I find the Hoffman sound brighter, and having more reverberation or echo like characteristics, due to the deep bowl. In addition to the 2 shapes, there is a great deal of variance in modern makers. A Burkholtzer of Hoffman from one builder will sound different from the identical models from different builders. Personal taste is a factor as well. ed 0:26 AM 6/1/2007 -0300, Eduardo Hayashi Magagnin wrote: >What about the sonore/acustic diferences between Burkholtzer and M. >Hoffman models? > > > > >Thanks >Eduardo Hayashi >-- > >To get on or off this list see list information at >http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.5/826 - Release Date: 5/31/2007 >4:51 PM Edward Martin 2817 East 2nd Street Duluth, Minnesota 55812 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] voice: (218) 728-1202
