Action: 3.5mm at the 8th fret is standard.
13course bridge: no less than 150mm between outer courses. Anything less -
caveat emptor!
I have 155mm, and small hands.
Order instruments close to where you live, unless you can afford to travel:
they do need repairs and adjustments.
RT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oskar De Mari" <[email protected]>
To: "lute list" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 3:27 AM
Subject: [LUTE] baroque lute question
Dear all,
I'm thinking about buying a baroque lute and wondered about your
opinions on the subject- what do you think are good string measurements
(spacing at the nut and bridge)?; what makers do you like (perhaps
lesser-known makers than the top ones!)? what do you think about the
action and playability (any ideas what makes an 'easy action' ie how
far from the fret board etc)?
thanks for any help you can provide!
Oskar
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