When getting an archlute, get one that can be either double or single strung, and have different divisions, e.g. 6+8, 7+7 8+6, etc. 8+6 is great for Bach (low F and F sharp; C and C sharp). 6+8 great for earlier repertory. More holes; less poles.
Or buy 6 archlutes. dt To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
