[LUTE] : Cost of a lute?

2009-09-30 Thread Seth Appel
So the thread about student lutes and costs has got my brain working... and let me state right away that by profession I am a business man and not am musician. Why does a lute cost as much as it does? Is it materials? Labor? A price premium for know-how? Are

[LUTE] Re: : Cost of a lute?

2009-09-30 Thread Seth Appel
Thanks for the thoughtful and passionate responses. Apologies to Bruno! Didn't mean to upset anyone's sensibilities. Items are worth what people are willing to pay - obviously - but it's actually more complicated then that. An iphone was $700 a few years ago, and now they are

[LUTE] Lute shopping advice?

2009-09-12 Thread seth . appel
Hello! I am brand new to this list but have already been very entertained by the conversation. Recently someone asked for some advice on purchasing a lute and I was a bit surprised by the lack of responses. I am assuming a public forum is not a comfortable place to discuss the pros and