[LUTE] Re: 5 + 9 theorbo?

2014-01-12 Thread Geoff Gaherty
On 12/01/14 12:42 AM, heiman.dan...@juno.com wrote: Instrument(s) for sale:http://bit.ly/1ddztq7 If I count correctly, this instrument has1 single chanterelle + 4 double courses on the fingerboard9 single courses on the extension. Is there any historical, modern or practical justification for

[LUTE] Re: 5 + 9 theorbo?

2014-01-12 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Daniel, Geoff, and all. I believe current thinking is that this is a version of a chitarrone francese. Stephen Barber and Sandi Harris offer their version in their catalog (No. 21): [1]http://www.lutesandguitars.co.uk/htm/cat10.htm with the famous painting and a concise

[LUTE] Loaner for smashed lute

2014-01-12 Thread Christopher Wilke
Hello all, I'm writing with sad news. Last night the soundboard of my 13-course lute was completely smashed after being valet-checked on a flight. (It just happened to be my birthday. Thanks Delta.) I have several solo lute concerts coming up in late January and February. Is there

[LUTE] Re: Loaner for smashed lute

2014-01-12 Thread Chris Barker
American Airlines smashed a fine classical guitar for me back in 1982. It was AA flight insured, and even after my attorney contacted them they still denied the claim. I had just gotten out of graduate school at the time and I couldn't afford to fight it. I still get upset when I see an AA

[LUTE] moving into the video age...

2014-01-12 Thread Martin Shepherd
Hi All, Just thought you'd like to see the latest happenings in my workshop on Youtube - but perhaps more easily available via my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/luteshop This is just proof of concept - more exciting stuff awaits. Martin --- This email is free from viruses and malware

[LUTE] Re: 5 + 9 theorbo?

2014-01-12 Thread WALSH STUART
On 12/01/2014 13:21, Geoff Gaherty wrote: On 12/01/14 12:42 AM, heiman.dan...@juno.com wrote: Instrument(s) for sale:http://bit.ly/1ddztq7 If I count correctly, this instrument has1 single chanterelle + 4 double courses on the fingerboard9 single courses on the extension. Is there any

[LUTE] Re: 5 + 9 theorbo?

2014-01-12 Thread Alexander Batov
Bravo, Stuart! On 12/01/2014 23:06, WALSH STUART wrote: As you say: quite heavily built and rather odd designs. Presumably the makers in Pakistan - or wherever - are simply meeting the brief thay have been given. Ebay 'lute' is flooded with these things: odd, bizarre, heavily built, 'needs