Hi there, I'm looking for some opinions about the best makers for 13 course baroque lutes and in particular, if anyone has experience with Karl Kirchmeyr's instruments. He makes an Edlinger with a 77.5 cm string length which sounds very appealing. I like the idea of a very large baroque lute! I have a 75 cm SL Jauch by Ivo Magherini which is excellent. I was going to go back to Ivo but unfortunately he has stopped making instruments I have thought about an Unverdorben from Malcolm Prior... But 7200 pounds is just too expensive to justify. There is also Busato, but are they too cheap to be any good? Obviously Martin Shepard, a contributor to this forum, is also a consideration too. Thanks for your help! --
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