I don't know exactly what kits are available, but I saw one recently
which had a ready made back. It looked OK, but it did have a rather
large block of hardwood in the bottom end instead of a spruce liner, so
it seems they still haven't ever seen a proper lute.
I agree, David Van Edward's courses are excellent.
Best wishes,
Martin
On 05/05/2011 20:04, Guy Smith wrote:
I haven't heard much good about them, but maybe they've improved. If he's a
reasonably experienced woodworker, I'd recommend David van Edwards CD-ROM
course, which is designed for beginners and quite well done. More labor
intensive than a kit, but probably a much better result. I just wish I could
find the time...
http://www.vanedwards.co.uk/renlute.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Charles Browne
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 11:53 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [LUTE] lute kits
Dear all,
What do you generally think of the lute kits that are available and are they
worth buying? The wife of a friend wants to buy her husband a lute (in kit
form ?EMS) for his 50th birthday. Obviously she cannot ask him but asked me
whether this was a sensible idea. Her husband is a musician, violinist and
singer and repairs violins as a hobby so he has some of the requisite skills
and tools. What would you advise?
I was going to lend her a copy of Robert Lundberg's book as well but I would
be very grateful for your opinions
many thanks
Charles
Charles Browne
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