As a newcomer to the lute, I have a question about nut installation for
any luthiers on the list who might care to respond.
The string height and spacing at the nut on my 8-course lute needed
adjustment. As an experienced guitar repairman, I was surprised to find
that the nut was not glued into place--especially given the large amount
of friction and sideways tension exerted by the outside strings on a lute.
The adjustment went well, but I'm now wondering if there are any reasons
why a dab of glue should not be applied to hold the nut in place more
securely. Or is it normal practice for a Renaissance lute nut to be held
in place only by the string tension?
Many thanks, and regards to all,
Mark Warren
Ottawa, Canada
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