[LUTE] Re: LUTE] tying gut frets

[Roman Turovsky]

Gum Arabic?
RT
> Another trick, as a bonus. Prior to making the knot, he applies a 10% 
> solution of 'goma laca' (sorry, I don't know the word in english) to the 
> gut, and so it becomes a little bit sticky (the knot holds better) and 
> at the same is better protected against wear.
> 
> Saludos from Barcelona,
> 
> Manolo Laguillo
> 
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