Re: dry gut

In a message dated 1/1/2005 10:46:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: how about lanolin, olive-oil or even (gak!) lard? I have heard that Hopkinson Smith uses lanolin oil on overspun bass strings to get a more gut-like sound. Kenneth Be -- To get on or off this list see

Re: dry gut

To Rob: The Mary Burwell Lute Tutor recommends soaking the gut strings in sweet almond oil. I have used almond oil myself and noticed that it also makes them more stable against damp humid conditions. Kenneth Be -- To get on or off this list see list information at

Re: A mystery piece

Thanks to all who helped me identify the piece. I went ahead and ordered the Chilesotti from Lyre Publications. -- David -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.7 - Release Date: 12/30/2004 To get on or off this list

Re: dry gut

As far as I know Hoppy plays Pyramid strings and uses oil to get them sound older. Thomas Am Sonntag, 2. Januar 2005 15:56 schrieb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: In a message dated 1/1/2005 10:46:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: how about lanolin, olive-oil or even (gak!) lard? I

Re: dry gut

Does anyone know exactly what he does? Does he soak them for any amount of time or simply rub the lanolin oil on the strings? CW --- Thomas Schall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as I know Hoppy plays Pyramid strings and uses oil to get them sound older. Thomas Am Sonntag, 2.