[LUTE] Re: What is the point of synthetics?

[Bernd Haegemann]

This discussion reminded me of the 10 metres of Sofracob, fitting for 
the first course of my 13ch lute, that still were in a box in the 
cupboard. I made me a chanterelle and it is rather good, still not 
broken after 3 days, though with a strangely sticky and hard touch for a 
nylon player. The sound lacks warmth and sustain. Today then a rehearsal 
in a crowded room: had to tune that string after every piece. No 
problem, but if I imagine all the strings in gut: OMG!
But what is your opinion now about that material: is it too old? (must 
have been ordered 8 years ago).

What is meant by "rotten"?
Best regards
Bernd



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