[LUTE] Strings Available...

2020-09-20 Thread Julian Templeman
I've got four Pyramid lute strings that are surplus to requirements - 2 x 0.425 and 2 x 0.500 If they're of any use to anyone, let me know and I'll put them in the post to you. julian -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmout

[LUTE] Re: Strings for an English theorbo set up as a baroque lute

2020-05-03 Thread George Arndt
lutes. I can suggest you avoid using wound fishing line because it is abrasive. Yard trimmer line lacks mass and did not produce sufficient volume for me. Also any special cutting-edge profiles render it impractical for our use. I have found fishing line strings enable me to play my

[LUTE] Re: Strings for an English theorbo set up as a baroque lute

2020-05-03 Thread David van Ooijen
>> I can use plain gut for the strings that go up to 100 cm, but beyond that is what I need to work out. I imagine beyond that they will not work. Any suggestions would be helpful. >> I have plain gut, singles, so only the lower octave, on the neck extensi

[LUTE] Re: Strings for an English theorbo set up as a baroque lute

2020-05-03 Thread Martyn Hodgson
t possible to set up an italian theorbo with double courses. Cheers, Jay __ - Forwarded message - From: Martyn Hodgson To: Jay F. Sent: Sunday, 3 May 2020, 08:24:35 BST Subject: Re: [LUTE] St

[LUTE] Re: Strings for an English theorbo set up as a baroque lute

2020-05-03 Thread Martin Shepherd
Just a couple of comments: Because Weiss is in normal tuning, you need to accept quite a low pitch at 76cm, about d' for the top string. Italian theorboes were nearly always double strung on the fingerboard, 6x2, with 8 single basses.  So there is no question of octave strings.  In any

[LUTE] Strings for an English theorbo set up as a baroque lute

2020-05-03 Thread Jay F.
tty cool. I've only just come up with the idea so I haven't really put much thought into it which is why I'm reaching out to the collective here. Can any of you think of the major problems with this idea? One obvious problem will be selecting the right strings. I'm thinki

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-08-01 Thread Miles Dempster
Gesendet mit der [1]Telekom Mail App >--- Original-Nachricht --- >Von: Lex Eisenhardt >Betreff: [LUTE] octave strings >Datum: 31.07.2019, 20:41 Uhr >An: 'Lute List' >Anyone tried this method of octave string placemen

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread Christopher Stetson
richt --- Von: Lex Eisenhardt Betreff: [LUTE] octave strings Datum: 31.07.2019, 20:41 Uhr An: 'Lute List' Anyone tried this method of octave string placement? [1][2][2]https://www.thekremercollection.com/theodoor-rombouts/

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread Mathias Rösel
Seems to be like on the baroque guitar. Never done that on a lute. Mathias __ Gesendet mit der [1]Telekom Mail App --- Original-Nachricht --- Von: Lex Eisenhardt Betreff: [LUTE] octave strings Datum

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread Jean-Marie Poirier
Probably to get the bass string of the course more present and to avoid this sometimes annoying prevalence of the treble octave, especially in thumb-index passages, but not only... Jean-Marie Le 31/07/2019 à 20:41, Lex Eisenhardt a écrit : Anyone tried this method of octave string placem

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread G. C.
I've seen photos of this practice on modern lutes, and asked the list about it a year or two ago, but got no response. It must have some justification, as the practise is used even today. There must surely be someone here able to give a report, (or is it a "player's secret of some so

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread Sean Smith
I see what you're getting at--8ve and fundamental reversed--but the illustrator has continued the practice through to the 2nd course. I doubt it would have an octave on the 4th course at this point in time, either. I'm not sure how much faith I should put into this painting. Sean

[LUTE] octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread Lex Eisenhardt
Anyone tried this method of octave string placement? [1]https://www.thekremercollection.com/theodoor-rombouts/(press + to enlarge) -- References 1. https://www.thekremercollection.com/theodoor-rombouts/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dar

[LUTE] Re: Silk Strings

2019-04-24 Thread Tristan von Neumann
I just looked, and it seems they ceased selling Renaissance Lute strings, and none of the others are silk. That's may be why it didn't pop up when I was g**gling silk strings for Renaissance lute... On 24.04.19 13:44, Rainer Waldeck wrote: The Silk - Strings made by Pirastro work

[LUTE] Re: Silk Strings

2019-04-24 Thread Tristan von Neumann
Omg - of course! Well, that explains it. :) Thanks Ron! On 24.04.19 12:07, Ron Andrico wrote: "Al Ray" may likely be my old friend Alexander Raykov, and I can attest to the quality of his silk strings. Alex has been making silk strings for several years and they are

[LUTE] Re: Silk Strings

2019-04-23 Thread Franz Mechsner
, 24. April 2019 um 06:20 Uhr Von: "Tristan von Neumann" An: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Betreff: [LUTE] Silk Strings ..yes, I'm back... But I will not talk about India. Here's something I was wondering, because of the ever-present stringing question. (I'm

[LUTE] Re: Silk Strings

2019-04-23 Thread Tristan von Neumann
And I'm kind of answering to myself after having browsed further material. It seems aforementioned LP Kaster is quite a prolific retired artist and has put a lot of work into making those strings. And then I found a recording of a Renaissance lute played by youtuber "Al Ray&

[LUTE] Silk Strings

2019-04-23 Thread Tristan von Neumann
eriments with dental floss. The winding technique is the bigger problem than the material itself, but the sound is very promising. Not that I have the money to buy those, but here's the question: has anyone ever tried the silk strings this guy is offering on etsy? https://www.etsy.c

[LUTE] Re: Fishing line lute strings

2019-01-14 Thread Braig, Eugene
It depends. Be mindful. Standard monofilament fishing line is nylon and a similar density to nylon instrument strings, a little less dense than gut, and should be functionally a little thicker as a gut substitute (use a good string calculator). However, fluorocarbon fishing line is also

[LUTE] Re: Fishing line lute strings

2019-01-14 Thread r . turovsky
aving the same diameter as lute > strings. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Krebs concerto for lute and strings

2018-07-18 Thread stephan.olbertz
bs concerto for lute and strings I found this: [1]http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id17616 It is a 4-CD set of music by Krebs, and the lute concerto is performed by Stefan Maass. On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 12:29 AM stephan.olbertz <[2]stephan.olbe...@web.de

[LUTE] Re: Krebs concerto for lute and strings

2018-07-18 Thread Edward Martin
Von meinem Samsung Galaxy Smartphone gesendet. Ursprüngliche Nachricht Von: Alain Veylit <[4]al...@musickshandmade.com> Datum: 18.07.18 03:26 (GMT+01:00) An: lute list <[5]lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Betreff: [LUTE] Re: Krebs concert

[LUTE] Re: Krebs concerto for lute and strings

2018-07-17 Thread stephan.olbertz
Ursprüngliche Nachricht Von: Alain Veylit Datum: 18.07.18 03:26 (GMT+01:00) An: lute list Betreff: [LUTE] Re: Krebs concerto for lute and strings Any lute recording of this: "Johann Ludwig Krebs - Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra"? It was written fo

[LUTE] Re: Krebs concerto for lute and strings

2018-07-17 Thread Alain Veylit
Any lute recording of this: "Johann Ludwig Krebs - Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra"? It was written for D-minor lute and strings, NOT guitar... see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwyO_oDRX3U To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmout

[LUTE] Re: Savarez Strings

2018-07-09 Thread David van Ooijen
Pupil gave me a package of Savarez Alliance Corum. Corum is about the bass strings. These are silver plated, round wound, more flexible strings. The package says they are polished. Anyway, they're not jazz flatwounds, so they're squeaky. And for the early music police

[LUTE] Savarez Strings

2018-07-09 Thread corun
Dear All, I am looking on line at a new set of strings for my classical guitar, in particular the Savarez New Cristal Corum strings. I looked at all the information available but nothing tells me if the bass strings are flat wound or wire wound, only that they are silver plate. Do any of you

[LUTE] Re: dying strings

2018-05-31 Thread Alain Veylit
Shouldn't the subject line read: Dyeing strings ? For a minute I thought you were talking about old strings, fraying, uneven, false and ready to retire... On 05/31/2018 06:24 PM, Ed Durbrow wrote: At Gamut strings, we sometimes dye them, but we do this when the gut is wet, befor

[LUTE] Re: dying strings

2018-05-31 Thread Ed Durbrow
> At Gamut strings, we sometimes dye them, but we do this when the gut is wet, > before the string is twisted and constructed. After the string is twisted, > dry and ready to be used, we do not color our strings because we would have > to soak them to make them wet again, an

[LUTE] Re: dying strings

2018-05-30 Thread David van Ooijen
;[1]fournier...@gmail.com> wrote: I have occasionally coloured my strings with permanent marker ( Sharpie) it lasts quite a long time.. Bruno 2018-05-30 10:36 GMT-04:00 Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche <[1][2]mperu...@aquilacorde.com>: Things

[LUTE] Re: dying strings

2018-05-30 Thread Bruno Cognyl-Fournier
I have occasionally coloured my strings with permanent marker ( Sharpie) it lasts quite a long time.. Bruno 2018-05-30 10:36 GMT-04:00 Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche <[1]mperu...@aquilacorde.com>: Things are not that easy. Ed is right, however it is possible to d

[LUTE] Re: dying strings

2018-05-30 Thread Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche
Things are not that easy. Ed is right, however it is possible to dye the string just after polishing, and this is what the stringmakers that make harp strings usually do. This is done using a double component coloured varnish and using a sponge. Of course, in this case you obtain a varnished

[LUTE] Re: dying strings

2018-05-30 Thread Gamut Music
Hi Ed, At Gamut strings, we sometimes dye them, but we do this when the gut is wet, before the string is twisted and constructed. After the string is twisted, dry and ready to be used, we do not color our strings because we would have to soak them to make them wet again, and this

[LUTE] dying strings

2018-05-29 Thread Ed Durbrow
Has anyone found a way that worked for them to dye gut strings? I have used a magic marker but it wears off. Ed Durbrow Saitama, Japan http://www.youtube.com/user/edurbrow?feature=watch https://soundcloud.com/ed-durbrow http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/ -- To get on or off this list see

[LUTE] Re: Amplitude of different strings

2018-05-15 Thread Rainer
What do you mean? I am a mathematician, not a physicist, but I think it is clear that the maximum amplitude depends on the attack. Rainer On 13.05.2018 17:24, Jörg Hilbert wrote: Dear collected wisdom, can you tell me something about the amplitude of different strings – gut, Nylgut, carbon

[LUTE] Amplitude of different strings

2018-05-13 Thread Jörg Hilbert
Dear collected wisdom, can you tell me something about the amplitude of different strings – gut, Nylgut, carbon and nylon? What’s the widest and nearest? Thank you very much Jörg To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Tristan von Neumann
I like Kapsberger and Piccinini, and Michelagnolo Galilei. Those pieces are ok to play, but most French stuff just doesn't sound right to me without the deeper register... Am 15.12.2017 um 02:28 schrieb G. C.: >Unfortunately, 7 courses don't take you very far. Even if you should only

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread G. C.
>Unfortunately, 7 courses don't take you very far. Even if you should only have 7 courses, that is no reason, not to play music made for different tunings or more courses. You can always octavate bases, and most of the music happens on those 6 original ones anyway. G. -- To

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread jslute
Don't leave out Cipriano de Tore. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Ron Andrico Date: 12/14/17 12:31 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Tristan von Neumann , lutelist Net Subject: [LUTE] Re: not about strings ! I agre

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread G. C.
>Unfortunately, 7 courses don't take you very far. Could you pls. elaborate? I'm not sure what you are saying with this. G. -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Tristan von Neumann
This is one way to look at it, and these Lutists certainly were the Erik Saties of their time. "Musique d'ameublement" in rooms rich in reverb. I can see the appeal! Unfortunately, 7 courses don't take you very far. Am 14.12.2017 um 23:14 schrieb G. C.: Yes, of course this music is "formula

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread G. C.
Yes, of course this music is "formulaic and skinny". That's the whole point! To allow the 10 / 11 course to sing with its newly aquired bass register. To savour and bring out the emerging notion of "affekt". Its a reaction to the rich polyphony of the cinquecento. Meditative, poised,

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Matthew Daillie
On 14/12/2017 19:32, Tristan von Neumann wrote: True, but compared to earlier styles, these seem kind of skinny, also oftentimes formulaic. Skinny and formulaic?? Have you been using Google translate again? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Tristan von Neumann
True, but compared to earlier styles, these seem kind of skinny, also oftentimes formulaic. (I love Froberger though, I used to play some of his fugues on my piano.) But this is surely different in different countries... in Germany at least colorful Venetian Style vocal and instrumental music

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Matthew Daillie
On 14/12/2017 18:31, Ron Andrico wrote: But seventeenth century music is indeed more extrovert and performance-oriented than the more subtle and introspective music of the sixteenth century. I believe this to be the thrust of the remarks J. Titelouze directed to Mersenne What about

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Tristan von Neumann
The complaint is surely understandable... Coming from lush madrigals of the likes of Marenzio and earlier Monteverdi the music of the 1620s sure look like a monodic desert. Am 14.12.2017 um 15:43 schrieb Jean-Marie Poirier: Georges, Walsh Stuart did it before I could do anything ! The end o

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Jean-Marie Poirier
Georges, Walsh Stuart did it before I could do anything ! The end of the paragraph you quoted is worth reading too : "Secondement les esprits de ce temps sont préocupez de tant de vanité, d'ambition et d'avarice, que la musique ne trouve plus lieu pour s'i loger puissament, de sorte que pour la

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Tristan von Neumann
Am 14.12.2017 um 12:49 schrieb WALSH STUART: > Google translate is amazing: translations between many different > languages. And it's free...insofar as anything from google is free.. a > lure into a google-dominated world. It's not so amazing. It could be much better. Google translate runs every

[LUTE] Re: not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread WALSH STUART
Luth, pouvoir de la musique et J. Titelouze. Le 2 mars 1622 Jehan Titelouze écrit au Père Mersenne à propos de la puissance de la musique des Anciens sur les passions : « …Il me souvient d'avoir veu en ma jeunesse tout le monde admirer et se ravir d'un homme qui touchoit

[LUTE] not about strings !

2017-12-14 Thread Georges de Lucenay
Luth, pouvoir de la musique et J. Titelouze. Le 2 mars 1622 Jehan Titelouze écrit au Père Mersenne à propos de la puissance de la musique des Anciens sur les passions : « …Il me souvient d'avoir veu en ma jeunesse tout le monde admirer et se ravir d'un homme qui touchoit le

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Stephan Olbertz
note. Best regards Stephan -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] Im Auftrag von Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche Gesendet: Donnerstag, 31. August 2017 19:59 An: Dan Winheld Cc: Lute List Betreff: [LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche
ning the use of wound strings on German d -minor lutes of 11 & 13 courses. The first is of 1716 (Thanks to Andreas Schleger researching). There are others: one of 1730's; one of 1740's; two of 1760's; one of 1790's. Unfortunately is not weritten if the wound strings wer

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche
ning the use of wound strings on German d -minor lutes of 11 & 13 courses. The first is of 1716 (Thanks to Andreas Schleger researching). There are others: one of 1730's; one of 1740's; two of 1760's; one of 1790's. Unfortunately is not weritten if the wound strings wer

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche
ical evidences concerning the use of wound strings on German d -minor lutes of 11 & 13 courses. The first is of 1716 (Thanks to Andreas Schleger researching). There are others: one of 1730's; one of 1740's; two of 1760's; one of 1790's. Unfortunately is not weritten if the

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Sean Smith
I recently saw a hurdy gurdy (19th century?) in an antique shop with some drone gut strings that looked (to my eye) about 1.5 - 1.75 mm in diameter. They were pretty old. I’ll bet it’s still there with that $3k price tag if anyone wants it. A nice old theorbo’d Vandervogl, too, that they had

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread fournierbru
I still, to this day, dont understand why we have no surviving examples of lute bass strings on all those lutes in museums..surely not every lute was transformed or adapted for post renaissance and baroque playing.. Envoyé de mon appareil Samsung de Bell via le réseau le plus

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Dan Winheld
And not to be forgotten, the great work of Dan Larson of "Gamut" Strings- using real gut subjected to great research & creativity to bring us lute strings- esp. those troublesome basses- that come closer to a "real" thing! Dan To get on or off this list see

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Dan Winheld
years of luting I have done my own small efforts; sacrifices, mistakes, and at this point have made the compromises (bargains with the devil too) necessary to continue as I head into the sunset, frets still fraying & strings still breaking. Dan On 8/31/2017 2:23 AM, Mimmo - Aquila Cor

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Dan Winheld
Mimmo, You are a Lute Saint! And not least for the strings, but ESPECIALLY your wonderful work, "The Lute in its Historical Reality", all about the evolution of the strings; including what we know, what we don't know, and why we even know (and not know!). In a way, perhaps i

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche
di Matthew Daillie Inviato: giovedì 31 agosto 2017 10:21 A: Lute List Oggetto: [LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings I would just like to say that I have been critical of the past productions of CD loaded nylgut strings firstly to warn other players who want to buy them that all is not yet

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Mimmo - Aquila Corde Armoniche
di Matthew Daillie Inviato: giovedì 31 agosto 2017 10:21 A: Lute List Oggetto: [LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings I would just like to say that I have been critical of the past productions of CD loaded nylgut strings firstly to warn other players who want to buy them that all is not yet

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-31 Thread Matthew Daillie
I would just like to say that I have been critical of the past productions of CD loaded nylgut strings firstly to warn other players who want to buy them that all is not yet rosy and secondly in the hope that future productions will be much better. I think the biggest proof of my support of

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread David Morales
I completely agree with all of you empowering the work made by Mimmo. It is absolutely clear that he is spending lots of time and efforts on CD basses, you only have to take a look at his facebook timeline, but it is also true that for him to be able to produce these strings is

[LUTE] Fishing Line Renaissance (was: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings)

2017-08-30 Thread Tristan von Neumann
Hi Fishing-Lutists! I can get a hold of Seaguar Blue Label which has diameters that hold up to 80lbs. Can I use those for the lower register? I believe they are not monofilaments, but pure fluorocarbon. How would I know which diameter is which strength? How do you string octaves? Cheers! Tris

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Martin Shepherd
nists.  Unfortunately he has to make a living, and providing a few lute players with historically-appropriate strings can only be a small part of his activity.  I hope that the current difficulties can be overcome and we can have a reliable supply of usable strings. So well done Mimmo, and keep u

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Bruno Cognyl-Fournier
ums, x-ray , Mimmo and other string manufacturers , as well as Chales Besnainou, took time and effort to try and understand and reproduce strings that had the properties of historical gut. there are many unknowns still. I thik Mimmo's approach with CD loaded strings, is to be

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Mathias Rösel
Yes, hurray and three cheers to Mimmo! Love his loaded gut strings and his loaded nylgut strings. Mathias -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] Im Auftrag von Jean-Marie Poirier Gesendet: Mittwoch, 30. August 2017 18:00 An

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Jean-Marie Poirier
A hearty hurrah for Mimmo ! Jean-Marie -- >In all this discussion might we spare a thought for Mimmo Peruffo? > Mimmo has been alone in developing synthetic 'gut' strings which have > led to many benefits for plucked period instrument players. I d

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Martyn Hodgson
In all this discussion might we spare a thought for Mimmo Peruffo? Mimmo has been alone in developing synthetic 'gut' strings which have led to many benefits for plucked period instrument players. I don't think he's really making loads of money from all this ha

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Jean-Marie Poirier
chit-chat over consumer goods - even to > the point of treating our lutes as consumer goods. > > Obviously, we have to accept that we live in the 21st century and > technologies like synthetic strings (and clever lute notation software) > are relevant, useful and difficult t

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Matthew Daillie
Thanks for the info Martin. I was particularly interested to learn that from 0.95 upwards Savarez strings are multi-coated. I at last understand why when I cut a long PVDF in two to put on the fifth course of a lute, one of the resulting strings was false going up the fingerboard but fine when

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Francesco Tribioli
I wonder what is left of the original idea of playing instruments, built as the original ones were built, with historically informed technique. Single strung archlutes, foldable theorbos, short theorbos strung with wound strings, instruments with different vibrating lengths always tuned to 440

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-30 Thread Martin Shepherd
Just to clarify: The Japanese fishing line, Savarez KF, and Kürschner "PVF" are all the same material - PVDF (not "carbon" or "carbon fibre"), with a density about 38% greater than gut.  All have been available for many years. The Savarez KF strings are monofi

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-29 Thread Andreas Nachtsheim
e not easy to get in Europe. Their black label called 'Grand Max' is also very good (up to .52) Other brands (available in different diameters) I use are 'Gamakatsu G-Line' or 'Stroft' Andreas > Am 30.08.2017 um 01:49 schrieb Edward Martin : > > Very interes

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-29 Thread Edward Martin
Very interesting indeed. Among the very first users of carbon strings is Toyohiko Satoh, and the original company was called I think Seagar, or something like that. They are a Japanese manufacturer of fishing line. So, all who use carbon are using fishing line. ed On Tue

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-29 Thread Tristan von Neumann
rably those available in Europe. I thought monofilaments were thinner, the chanterelle was like .33mm from Pyramid Strings. That could be a little hard on the holes. I also don't want to damage my lute by overstringing it... Thanks for the hint! Am 29.08.2017 um 14:25 schrieb George Arndt:

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-29 Thread Dieter Schmidt
I normally use KF strings on the swan neck lute and copper wound gut strings (Kürschner) on the short lutes. The other day I had to replace one of the copper gut strings using a KF. This allowed me to compare the sustain (covering all other strings) - there was no difference

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-29 Thread Dan Winheld
George- Very interesting what different people have come up with. So you are able to get down pretty "deep" in the bass with fishing line? Quite intriguing! Can you tell us what material, diameter and (if you've figured it out) the tension of these strings? Only thing

[LUTE] Re: KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-29 Thread Matthew Daillie
Unfortunately there have been serious issues with the new loaded nylgut strings. Availability has been erratic ( I believe that there have only been two batches so far, the second stiffer than the first) with promises of delivery of certain references delayed by several months. Some gauges

[LUTE] KF vs. new Aquila bass strings

2017-08-28 Thread Dan Winheld
A question for those of you who have tried, used, and been satisfied with the Savarez KF (originally for harp) bass strings- the gut like one starting at .90 or .95 mm thickness (losing memory here) and have also tried Mimmo Peruffo's new basses- How do they compare? I am mostly quite

[LUTE] Re: Savarez Instruments Anciens Strings

2017-05-02 Thread John Mardinly
Well, That's weird. Try again: I did get a reply from an inquiry with Savarez. No need to panic yet: They have re-done their web site, but not finished it. They put the web site on-line without inserting the listing for Early Period Instrument strings. They will be added

[LUTE] Re: Savarez Instruments Anciens Strings

2017-05-02 Thread John Mardinly
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[LUTE] Savarez Instruments Anciens Strings

2017-05-01 Thread John Mardinly
These strings are not listed on the new Savarez web site. Does anybody know if they are discontinued? A. John Mardinly, Ph.D., P.E. Retired Principal Materials Nanoanalysis Engineer -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin

[LUTE] Half wound strings

2017-04-18 Thread Stephan Olbertz
Dear all, does anyone know a supplier of half wound gut strings? Not the gimped or luxline typ of strings, as they seem to have less metal than real demi-filés. What I need is something in between luxlines and closewounds for the deepest bass of a baroque lute with bass rider

[LUTE] Re: Density of Savarez KF Alliance Strings?

2017-03-15 Thread Arto Wikla
On 15/03/17 20:38, Susanne Herre wrote: Dear all, Does anyone know the exact density of Savarez KF Alliance Strings? (to feed the string calculator with the correct info ;-)) That would be really helpful! Many thanks, Susanne Herre To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Density of Savarez KF Alliance Strings?

2017-03-15 Thread Susanne Herre
Dear all, Does anyone know the exact density of Savarez KF Alliance Strings? (to feed the string calculator with the correct info ;-)) That would be really helpful! Many thanks, Susanne Herre To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin

[LUTE] Re: bass lute strings update

2017-03-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Excellent. Congratulations, Mimmo. I like these strings. Rob MacKillop On 8 March 2017 at 07:53, Mimmo Peruffo <[1]mperu...@aquilacorde.com> wrote: Dear all, I have done the update version of these CD's they finally stretch less and slip on the nut very well

[LUTE] bass lute strings update

2017-03-07 Thread Mimmo Peruffo
Dear all, I have done the update version of these CD's they finally stretch less and slip on the nut very well. here is a few examples on the same lute: me on my lute (!): https://www.facebook.com/mperuffo/videos/10212919284678228/ with Xavier Diaz (maybe he is a better player than me! Maybe ..

[LUTE] New loaded synthetic bass strings by Aquila Corde

2016-11-12 Thread David Morales
Dear lutenists, I am pretty sure that most of you have already heard about these new strings, since Mimmo Peruffo has been posting some pictures and comments about all the development process on Facebook. We thought that it could be a great idea to publish an interview with Mimmo

[LUTE] All possible combinations, 4 notes, 3 strings.

2016-10-23 Thread Herbert Ward
There are 81 possible sequences of four notes played on the first three open strings. Below is a PDF of these 81 sequences, arranged in a random order. You can use it as a basis for devising exercises which include the thumb. For example, (assuming Baroque lute) alternating the thumb between

[LUTE] Re: A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience

2016-05-20 Thread David Morales
Let me please share our online store and blog, completely devoted to lutes & family. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any kind of strings :) [1]www.cuerdaspulsadas.com Regards. 2016-05-17 9:18 GMT+02:00 [2]john.collingw...@tiscali.co.uk <[3]john.c

[LUTE] Re: A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience

2016-05-17 Thread john.collingw...@tiscali.co.uk
I am also based in the UK, and I bought a few strings from from Strings by Mail last year. It all went very smoothly, with no sign of intervention by customs - maybe because it was a small order - and I can echo the very positive experience described below. John Collingwood >Origi

[LUTE] Re: A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience

2016-05-17 Thread Martyn Hodgson
Thanks for this John - though I'm not sure what a 'Royal tax' is! I had hoped that, since these strings are made in this part of the world (France) that there may be a reliable stockist a bit closer to home re

[LUTE] Re: A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience

2016-05-16 Thread John Mardinly
I passed this query on to Strings by Mail and got this response: We do ship to the UK. Shipping times do vary with IPA shipments and there is little tracking info. If you upgrade to USPS Priority the shipping time is much shorter and you will get tracking from door to door

[LUTE] Re: A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience

2016-05-14 Thread Martyn Hodgson
"Lute@cs.dartmouth.edu" Sent: Friday, 13 May 2016, 18:41 Subject: [LUTE] A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience I just bought more Savarez Alliance strings. I placed the order at 11:29 on May 9th. One hour later, the order was packed and

[LUTE] A source for Savarez lute strings-Details of latest excellent experience

2016-05-13 Thread John Mardinly
I just bought more Savarez Alliance strings. I placed the order at 11:29 on May 9th. One hour later, the order was packed and sent to the post office. Three hours later there was a tracking number from the post office. The strings arrived in my mail on May 12 along with a hand

[LUTE] Re: U.S.A source for Savarez lute strings.

2016-04-27 Thread Robert Gallagher
I’ll second your recommendation, John and would add that it’s true of most strings. Even from France their prices, shipping included, are less than European prices until I get above €25. At that level, lordofthestrings.com in the Netherlands, with Europe-wide free shipping on orders above

[LUTE] Re: U.S.A source for Savarez lute strings.

2016-04-27 Thread John Mardinly
I just bought some Savarez Alliance KF strings from: [1]https://www.stringsbymail.com I have used this site for Savarez guitar strings many times, and always got excellent service. I am also glad to support this site because they sponsor some outstanding young performers

[LUTE] Re: U.S.A source for Savarez lute strings.

2016-04-26 Thread Dan Winheld
Boston Catlines- Olav Chris Henriksen catli...@aol.com He retails everything that can be tied to lutes, guitars, vihuelas, arch things, etc. and he is also a fine performer on all plucked instruments for which he sells strings. (All brands, including the Savarez KF- top to bottom, he can

[LUTE] U.S.A source for Savarez lute strings.

2016-04-26 Thread Herbert Ward
How about a USA website that sells Savarez lute strings? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Mi bemol majeur, tuning of bass strings.

2016-04-22 Thread Stephan Olbertz
rbert Ward'; lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Betreff: [LUTE] Re: Mi bemol majeur, tuning of bass strings. Andreas Schlegel has published an edition for a normal 13-course setup. Search for "lute corner". Best wishes Stephan -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:

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