Dear Lutelisters,
I am trying to replace the top course on a lute with a 0.4 mm "new nylgut"
string, and I am finding that these strings constantly break at the nut before
coming up to pitch. I have tried three strings and they all have broken.
Previously the lute had an "old nylgut" string of the same gauge, which lasted
well. I also tried a gut string, which did not break, though it soon started
fraying so I had to remove it. So it seems unlikely that there is a sharp edge
on my nut.
I know this subject has come up before. Someone suggested boiling the string
in water for 20 seconds but that made no difference - it broke just like the
others.
Could I have a bad batch of strings? Does anyone else have experience or
advice?
Thanks,
Simon lambert
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