Thanks for all the answers!!! I should have known that by picking up
the lute as an instrument things wouldn't be as easy as buying
something on ebay in a pre-packaged set. I put a set of pyramids on my
other heavier lute, and it sounds great but more like a guitare. This
lute wi
Samuel,
No apologies needed. For strings I'd avoid any pre-packaged sets. These seem
to have little relationship with any playing reality. I've also had little
success with finding strings of adequate tension using several online
calculators - I either end op with broken strings or floppy ru
On Jun 8, 2010, at 7:17 AM, Samuel Jacques wrote:
> the spruce top evenwarped up
> underthe bridge and warped down on top of the bridge. My guess is this
> is due to high string tension?
Perhaps, but it could be that it's a perfectly normal "scoop." The top is
always
lower on the neck sid
Dear Samuel
Welcome to the list, and congratulations on your lute!
> nylon strings on the instrument and the spruce top evenwarped up
> underthe bridge and warped down on top of the bridge. My guess is this
> is due to high string tension?
Maybe, but also maybe due to too humid or dry cond
