On 02/20/2014 01:59 PM, Anthony Hart wrote:
Hi, much depends on the type of strings you use. The 8-6 configuration
will give you a low F on the fingerboard but in plain gut it's not a
nice sound. However, it gives the possibility to tune quickly between
movements or pieces, when playing continuo in an ensemble, to F# or
back. For a long F string you'll need to climb on your chair to tune it
back :-) (well standup is enough, but it's a bit of a problem during a
concert with an ensemble). I use as lowest string on the fingerboard a G
(i.e. the 7-7 configuration) which is already problematic in plain gut,
but with hightwist acceptable. I really want to have the possibility to
play G# and G. The lack of a F# (or F) is with continuo playing seldomly
a problem. Some will say the same for the G/G#. Matter of taste. Another
problem you could encounter is the fret location. My theorbo has its
frets on an angle due to string diameter differences...
My archlute has an extra peg and my lowest diapason is a F or F# as
counterpart of the one which is an octave higher (first diapason). Needs
some getting used to but works and is also a possibility described by
nigel north in his book.
best wishes
Taco
Theorbos can be set up up as 6+8, 7+7 and 8+6. Does anyone have any
preference and reasons?
Thanks
Anthony
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