Lute building with traditional methods like Stradivarius.

Jan Viljoen · From: Pretoria, South Africa

Hi Guys,

I found this very interesting article on lute building the traditional way, with no power tools, no metal clamps, not even a vise, etc.
Everything by hand.

This must be the way Stradivarius built his violins.

I think Alan Brookes will enjoy this as well Wink

http://www.lutesociety.org/pages/building-lute-original-methods

Let the games begin!

Idea

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Alan Brookes · From: Brummy living in Southern California

Thanks, Jan. Yes, I've seen this article before, although many other members won't have. It was a help when I built this lute a few years back.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=270995

Already having a traditional lute which was built by Theakson back in England, (second photo.) I decided to build one which could withstand the California climate without constant need for retuning; hence the modern machine tuners, instead of friction pegs; the fixed frets, instead of tied ones; and the nylon strings, instead of gut (first photo.).

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