Like others have suggested, I'd recommend you shop for something built by a
luthier. One I often recommend for great functionality and reasonable
prices is <http://www.lucianofaria.com/>.
Best,
Eugene
At 08:27 PM 9/30/2006, Mosabi Greyfox wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> Hi everyone! I am new to the lute list and to lutes. I have been looking
> every where for a good starter lute. I have talked to a friend of mine who
> is a luthier. He said I should expect to spend in the range
> of $2500 (can) and up for a decent lute. See I am a guitar player and the
> most expensive guitar I own is only $800 so I am not in a big hurry drop
> that much cash.
>
> So that brings me to my question to all of you.
> I have been looking at 7 course lute made by EMS in
> england. [1]www.e-m-s.com
> This model hovers around $780 can in various stores.
> I have read a few reviews on this lute and the seem pretty good. But one
> person reviewed it as unplayable. I asked my luthier if he knew about this
> brand but he did not.
>
> So the question is: Is this lute a good buy? Has anyone played a lower end
> EMS?
>
> Thanks everyone for your time!
>
> Robin {Bard in training}
>
>References
>
> 1. http://www.e-m-s.com/
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