Howdy Lute List - I recently discovered a cheap, good quality commercially available folding stand for acoustic guitar that works well for lute.
It is available on Musician's Friend at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040602130155066213218098624252/g=gui tar/search/detail/base_pid/454511/ <http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040602130155066213218098624252/g=gu itar/search/detail/base_pid/454511/> Or try www.musiciansfriend.com <www.musiciansfriend.com> and item number 454511. The price is $15 US. The stand sits low, supports the lower bout of the instrument with two well-padded arms, and instead of a neck cradle (like most guitar stands) it uses a padded back support, which allows it to work with lutes. You might be able to see this from the low quality picture on the web site. This stand works for my 8-course Hieber lute, slightly larger baroque lute (with bass rider but no neck extension), and tourist quality oud. I would not put my small theorbo in it -- the center of gravity would be too high and it might tip over. I have no stake in the sale of this product - I just wanted to alert the lute community to a useful find. Ben Cohen Denver, Colorado ********************PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL******************** This electronic message transmission and any files transmitted with it, are a communication from the law firm of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. This message contains information protected by the attorney/client privilege and is confidential or otherwise the exclusive property of the intended recipient or Shughart Thomson & Kilroy. This information is solely for the use of the individual or entity that is the intended recipient. If you are not the designated recipient, or the person responsible for delivering the communication to its intended recipient, please be aware that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify by telephone (816-395-0695), collect or by electronic mail ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ) and promptly destroy the original transmission. Thank you for your assistance. --
