>If the soundboard is split but it's not affecting the sound, you may not need to have it fixed. I have been told that Christopher Wilson has a lute with a split soundboard that he hasn't had repaired because he doesn't want to change the sound.
Tim Motz > > >---- Original Message ---- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: Sorry, help me....what to buy???? >Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 16:53:17 -0500 > >>Sorry, I'm sending this again, without all the =20 symbols....I >fixed that >>in my "options" >> >>Hi, I have an OLD, OLD 10 course built by Larry Brown back in like >1981. >>The face is split (somewhat). >> >>I will get it fixed by Larry, eventually. I will have to send it >off to >>him. >> >>I got it second hand for about $1100. >> >>This was my first lute and up until the time of the fracture, I >practiced a >>bit. >> >>Now I want a new one. I was looking at the MID-EAST Lutes for $600. > I know >>that they had a horrible reputation for being clunky, heavy and >unplayable, >>but I assume that is from players with $8000 lutes? >> >>I can't afford a lute that expensive...ever. I CAN afford the >Mid-East >>Lute. >> >>Does anyone have a newer built version, and what is your take on the >sound? >>A couple years ago when I first saw them, people said it was like >>weightlifting. These lutes were heavy and they really didn't play >well. I >>am sure design changes have happened. >> >>If you've recently bought one and are having a fine time with it, >let me >>know. If you haven't bought one, and only are going by what others >may have >>said, please don't reply. >> >>I am looking for something to just practice on...that's all. I'm >not >>Hopkinson Smith. Don't plan on sounding like Hopkinson Smith. >Cool? >> >>Also, I live in Saint Louis, Missouri. There was one lute teacher >ages ago. >>Don't know where he went. Haven't seen him or his classical guitar >shop. >>Is there actually a lute teacher here in Saint Louis? >> >>Thanks, >> >>Michael >> >> >> >>
