Thanks, Dan. Just one small correction - this lute only has 8 frets on
the neck, so in terms of proportions it's the same as a "normal"
short-necked lute. To achieve the magic 10-fret neck, you either have
to have a much smaller body with the same string length, or an even
longer string length. This one is 67cm.
Best wishes,
Martin
On 12/01/2015 18:06, Dan Winheld wrote:
Hi Martin-
Congrats on a beautiful, FINALLY THE REAL DEAL 10 course lute- ALL the
Ribs, ALL the courses, and (drum roll please) ALL THE FRETS! And the
right size/dimensional package.
Why has this been such a difficult thing to achieve? I
have been so disappointed over the decades seeing these weird, ugly short
neck 10 course lutes- some of them otherwise well built and beautiful,
that only needed the neck lengthened to be right.
I think part of the problem has been those lutenists who have been
blindly, doggedly obsessed with having a "G" lute at a=440 but not
having a clue about actual historical usage, concepts of pitch
(absolute, relative, conjectural, etc.) and wanting an "all purpose"
instrument so that performances of early to mid 16th century music will
sound bright (esp. if played thumb under) & be easier to finger. Got to
sympathise with that, but a shame to have compromised historical
designs- which were, after all, the best.
Best wishes, and please continue what you're doing!
Dan
On 1/12/2015 1:03 AM, Martin Shepherd wrote:
Hi All,
A new page on my site features my most recent projects - this time a
multirib10c lute strung with KF basses and double top string, with
photos and soundfile:
http://www.luteshop.co.uk/Latest_work.html
More photos of the construction process can be seen on my Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/luteshop
Why do people not play Ballard more often?
Best wishes,
Martin
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