[HG-new] Specifications for proposed 'builder gurdy' - part 1, start with one important dimension

[Kazimierz Verkmastare]

I kind of like the idea of developing the plans for such a creature around the best practices as agreed upon by those who know, specifically keeping in mind the limitations of most beginner luthier's shop setup.  Designing for the beginning builder without being condescending, if that is possible.  If we are to truly gain the kind of understanding of the instrument that makes it really worthwhile to build it, then understanding the design issues is important, and there is no better way to gain this than actually designing one.   Besides, a functional plan set can allow those with more experience and resources to do things like changing the body shape and style, changing the head type, changing some aspects of the keybox, while staying faithful to the important dimensions, sizes and angles.   So if there are some interested in pursuing this flight of fancy, I suggest that we first decide on a scale length.  In my early research, while I was looking to design my sinphone, I was trying to make things easy on myself by settling on a good 'normal' string length so that I could obtain strings relatively easily.  After getting a dozen answers, the most common I received was 345 mm.   I am not suggesting we use that particular number, but I think we need to set one important dimension in order to start designing the rest.  Any other suggestions or comments, from builders or players, on what luck they have had finding strings for certain scale length instruments, and if anyone has experience with multiple instruments with different scale lengths, what seems to be the most conducive to playing different styles of music?   Just trying to keep up the momentum up.   Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to hurdygurdy@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hurdygurdy+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy   The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.