<html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> </head> <body dir="auto"> <div> <blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have a 1968 David Rubio lute that is in need of some considerable repair in order to make it play well again. The top has split along the glue line for most of its length, and there were quite a few rattles internally, suggesting that the fan bracing (Rubio lutes have fan bracing) may be partially delaminated. The rattles have disappeared after being in Arizona for three years, but I suspect that they will return eventually unless something is done about them. The big issue on playability is the action. The entire body/neck structure has deformed and the action cannot be restored by lowering the saddle (Rubio lutes also have a saddle in the bridge, as well as metal frets) because the mounting holes for the strings are so high that the the strings would rattle if the saddle was lowered any more. The need for a low action comes from my affliction of chronic tendinitis that has plagued me for ~38 years. If anyone on this list feels they are capable of taking on this project or knows of someone who would be capable, please contact me. Thank you.</span></font></blockquote> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A. 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