Martin, I use quite a large diameter double loop fret on bigger lutes, for example the first fret on my large theorbo is around 1.2mm, and have no problem at all in tightening it up. The key is to use the proper knot and leave sufficient length to grasp well - in short the double loop fret knot described by the 'Old Ones' (also shown in LS publications and elsewhere). Smaller lutes require smaller frets. rgds Martyn Martin Shepherd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Peter Weiler wrote: >I do have a lot of trouble getting double fret knots tight for anything >greater than, say, 0.80 mm fretgut though. > >-Peter > > Er - what did I say Dowland's biggest fret diameter was? Best to all, Martin To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PCcalling worldwide with voicemail --
