While string quaity has been an issue for me (using gut), another factor to consider may be the location of the break: my strings tend to wear and fray either at the point of plucking or somewhere near the most used frets (2nd and 3rd). This has often enough been due to rough, calloused skin in cold weather; or inattention to nail care.
Leonard Williams -----Original Message----- From: Dan Winheld <dwinh...@lmi.net> To: Wim Loos <wjglso...@gmail.com>; LuteNet list <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Mon, Feb 19, 2018 11:54 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Broeken nylgut string Wim- No clue as to cause of the breakage until you supply essential information: 1. String length- nut to bridge? 2. A= ? 440, 415, 465, 392 - other? While stronger than equivalent gut, nylgut (especially the 1st generation, dead white stuff) is much more delicate than equivalent tension nylon or KF. The later, more yellow New Nylgut is stronger but still nowhere near as tough as the other synthetics. First thing in any case, get a good magnifier and check the nut and bridge for any irregularities that could snag the string, any rough spots that could abrade the string, A sharp "V" shape groove, too deeply cut in the nut is a fine way to jam a string as you fruitlessly try to wind it up to pitch. Take care of that stuff first, then assess the other factors. Dan On 2/18/2018 11:27 PM, Wim Loos wrote: > Dear luteplayers, > Within a relative short periode, two times my g' (0.44mm nylgut) on a > 7-c Renaissance lute has broken. Sounds this familliar to you? What do > you suggest as an alternative. > Wim Loos > > -- > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html > -- References 1. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
