[NSP] Bag cloth
Greetings. I'm replacing the cover for my bag, due to replacing the leather bag with a longer necked one, which would otherwise poke out in an undignified way. I've only ever seen velvet used on bag covers so far. Is it just a fine tradition, or is there some reason why other cloths may be inappropriate? Has anyone out there any experience of other cloths and their potential drawbacks? If I do end up with a different cloth, do I get excommunicated, or burnt, or anything like that? Best wishes, Richard. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Bag cloth
off the top of my head... velvet has some grip... don't want your bag to keep slipping... Victor On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 13:37, Richard York [1]rich...@lizards.force9.co.uk wrote: Greetings. I'm replacing the cover for my bag, due to replacing the leather bag with a longer necked one, which would otherwise poke out in an undignified way. I've only ever seen velvet used on bag covers so far. Is it just a fine tradition, or is there some reason why other cloths may be inappropriate? Has anyone out there any experience of other cloths and their potential drawbacks? If I do end up with a different cloth, do I get excommunicated, or burnt, or anything like that? Best wishes, Richard. To get on or off this list see list information at [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. mailto:rich...@lizards.force9.co.uk 2. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/%7Ewbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Bag cloth
Hello Richard, One advantage of velvet is that it provides sufficient friction to encourage a secure hold on the bag. Many people use the Northumbrian black white plaid, sometimes called 'shepherds' plaid' for the same reason as well as a notion of 'cultural appropriateness'. However if excessive dressing has been used in the bag, such a cover will quickly stain whereas dark velvet is more forgiving. No need to use anything at all of course if you have a good leather bag and don't mind the look of it. You'll find an example on the front of Rob Say's excellent new CD. The risk of excommunication and burning at the stake for deviant bag-cover use is not currently substantial. Francis On 11 Aug 2010, at 21:37, Richard York wrote: Greetings. I'm replacing the cover for my bag, due to replacing the leather bag with a longer necked one, which would otherwise poke out in an undignified way. I've only ever seen velvet used on bag covers so far. Is it just a fine tradition, or is there some reason why other cloths may be inappropriate? Has anyone out there any experience of other cloths and their potential drawbacks? If I do end up with a different cloth, do I get excommunicated, or burnt, or anything like that? Best wishes, Richard. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Bag cloth
Interestingly, when I made a 'costume' for my pipes, in a moment of madness, to make them look like I was playing a cat, they ended up sounding very muffled. It is important to allow the bag to be the sound chamber and not over insulate it. I know, I will be the but of cat jokes for ever now! I still haven't made the kiwi look-alike, anyone want to make me a curved chanter? Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Bag cloth
Richard Consider corduroy. It gives at least as good a grip as velvet, doesn't wear thin patches as readily, and is a heck of a lot cheaper. I actually prefer it to velvet. Going without a cover is ok until you start to sweat. Then it can feel really icky. Alec In a message dated 8/11/2010 1:39:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rich...@lizards.force9.co.uk writes: Greetings. I'm replacing the cover for my bag, due to replacing the leather bag with a longer necked one, which would otherwise poke out in an undignified way. I've only ever seen velvet used on bag covers so far. Is it just a fine tradition, or is there some reason why other cloths may be inappropriate? Has anyone out there any experience of other cloths and their potential drawbacks? If I do end up with a different cloth, do I get excommunicated, or burnt, or anything like that? Best wishes, Richard. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --
