If only the 4th course is causing a problem then I would certainly
suspect the distance between the two strings as 3.7 is very close (4.5
would be a safer option). You could have new holes drilled by a luthier.
Obviously the thickness of the strings and tensions are other factors to
take into account, so if you are using gut or nylgut then maybe you
could try PVF strings which will be thinner because they have a higher
density. You could also experiment with increased tension (but this will
mean a slightly thicker string so probably self-defeating!).
Best,
Matthew
On 17/03/2017 12:37, Nicolau wrote:
Hello everyone, I want to ask the whole community for help. I have a problem
with my baroque laud, the fourth order (fa), makes a crash noise Very annoying
... the scale is 71cm, and the separation between strings 3.7. Can someone
guide me how to solve the problem ?. A greeting to all from Menorca.
Nicolau Espinosa
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