Dear Sterling,
Further to your note about the very largest of German Dm lutes, we
might also recognise that they may have had the so-called German
theorbo tuning ie with the first course at a nominal d' which could
thus bear the increased stress of such a string length. Instruments
Dear Sterling,
But, of course as I'm sure you know, any string length will 'work' with
gut. It all depends on the pitch to which one chooses to tune a
particular instrument - a low enough pitch and even the highest course
will last indefinitely but, naturally, the bass register might
Martyn--
I know those trebles would sound great in gut, but I don't think I'm
brave enough for a gut 1st course at that string length. I would try
gut on the 2nd course though...
--Sterling
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From: Martyn Hodgs
Benjamin-
I am impressed that you get around on that lute with small hands. I
have large hands and the only key that gives me trouble is A major
sometimes.
At the moment I have mine tuned at AA5 with a nylon (I think) first
course.
Might I ask what 76cm lute you are playing? I
