Dear all, I am intrigued by the double/single 1st course question, and am thankful for the recent information.
Focusing on "The Golden Age" of lute music, IMHO with max. 8 courses, are there any recordings available, so that one may judge the difference? I don't know anybody who has a double 1st ren. lute. Those who have tried it, do you use thumb under or - out? I would imagine that it would be hard for the thumb to strike a double 1st cleanly. Always eager to learn, Arne Keller.
