> ....then use the taper of the neck as a wedge by slideing the > fret towards the bridge to compress it just a little tighter. Repeat. > Gradually the knot will get tighter, hopefully you will get it tight > enough that it takes a degree of force to bring it to its proper > position, > where it just might stay. Here is where you swell the end and trim it. >
Good instructions and pretty much as I do but this is a question on the order of events. I've generally cut and swelled the end (w/ a hot knife --a butter knife or other nonsharp variety-- w/ a blade over a candle or something hot) _before_ moving it up to its permanent address. Wouldn't this keep the knot tight as it moves? A good topic to bring up now and then. A lutenist's dexterity ain't just for the notes! all the best, Sean Smith > good luck > > -- > Dana Emery > > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
