OK, here's a dumb question... Most of the lutes listed on the EMS site are "lutes by so-and-so" (Substitute various names for so-and-so)... Are those folks not luthiers? Why would some random luthier be better than one who sells through EMS?
It's already been clearly demonstrated on this list that some luthiers have no idea why or how a lute works and it's a good thing they're copying older designs. > 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/ > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html > -- http://DoctorOakroot.com - Rough-edged songs on homemade GIT-tars.
