Tout à fait d'accord, Matthew.
I would add that "trueness" is not just a question of intonation when
notes are fretted. A false string never sounds in tune even as an open
string, and the pattern of vibration makes it buzz against the frets.
If your string heights are high enough that this isn't a problem,
they're too high.
I don't know whether the samples I had from Mimmo some time ago are the
same as the current production, but I thought they were too elastic. He
did say he was going to make a less elastic version for the thinner
strings, but I don't know whether he's implemented this idea or not (can
you tell us, Mimmo?). I'm slightly puzzled by the suggestion that the
less elastic version would have a duller or darker sound, I would almost
expect the opposite - as a comparison, the KF strings are very stiff but
sound bright.
It would be such a shame if after all his efforts we end up with a
string which is not as good as the old loaded gut. Actually the new
string needs to be better than that in terms of trueness.
Best wishes to all,
Martin
On 03/02/2017 09:06, Matthew Daillie wrote:
Dear Mimmo,
In my opinion there are two factors which need to be given priority even before
judging the sound of a string. Firstly it has to be true (with no problems of
intonation going up the fingerboard for stopped strings) and secondly it has to
be playable: on a well-made and well set up lute, it must not catch on the nut,
buzz, hit a neighbouring string, hit against the fingerboard, or cause any
other extraneous noises. If a string has the potential to sound wonderful but
does not meet these two criteria, then it is of no use whatsoever.
Once that is established, obviously players want a string with a full-bodied
and stable tone, enough sustain to make voice-leading a pleasure and the
instrument to sing to the best of its ability and sufficient power to provide
convincing projection and resonance.
Personally I am looking for a warm and sweet tone with precise fundamentals and
enough overtones to make the timbre rich and variable.
Oh dear, that does sound like a holy grail doesn't it?
Fingers crossed!
Best
Matthew
On Feb 3, 2017, at 8:29, Mimmo Peruffo <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you for the suggestion Arto.
Unfortunately i cannot do it
I already image how confuse the thing will be with the customers.
This mean the eford to mannage twice products and honestly I do not
like to add cofusion in the factory and with customers already stressed
by me!
I should do a choice and in fast time: is it better a more elastic
string like these are (whith problems related to the fact that maybe
stretch tooo much and that the sound is too bright) or it is better to
switch to a less elastic plastic support with the advantage that it
stretch less, the sound is darker and with less sustain?
Hard to do the choice: both solutions are ok; i already tried the
second option that is similar to the loaded gut strings
Even Anthony Bailes suggested me the second option.
Strings or not to strings? this is the question
ah ah
(my poor english at work)
Ciao
Mimmo
ps
which are your suggestion guys?
-----Messaggio originale-----
From: Arto Wikla
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 9:46 PM
To: Mimmo Peruffo ; [email protected]
Subject: [BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute Stringing
Dear Mimmo,
if you decide to make the loaded nylgut strings (CD) less elastic, I
hope (and wish and urge ;-) ) that you keep also the original elastic
version in your repertoire! They work exceptionally well on my Harz
arclute, great stuff.
And big thanks for your invaluable work!
Arto
On 02/02/17 14:03, Mimmo Peruffo wrote:
Well, seeing this post I have the idea to switch to these stiffer
ones.
at the end of the day they are closer to those loaded strings made of
gut.
I will do some samples in advance.
Mimmo
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