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Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Broken string - thank you
> Caroline,
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> I had a similar experience with wound 4th courses breaking, one towards
> the bridge side, the other in the middle. I believe the small diameter
Caroline,
I had a similar experience with wound 4th courses breaking, one towards
the bridge side, the other in the middle. I believe the small diameter
of the wound course (0.48 mm) is responsible for the short lifespan.
I'd recommend using a plain gut or carbon string for the 4th course.
Reg
Dear Lute Listers
I should like to thank everyone who has so kindly offered suggestions about
my broken string. I have a lot to think about now, and various strategies
to try. For those who might be interested, the lute is a new, 8 course
Renaissance lute, and was made by the Early Music Shop i
