Roses
Cutting lute roses is demanding work both on hand and eye
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Cutting lute roses is demanding work both on hand and eye
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An overview of the construction of a six course Renaissance lute.
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I make all my own pegs to ensure that they are stable and work perfectly.
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Large planks and logs are converted in a separate machine shop.
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Each lute back is constructed on a solid mould. I have about thirty of these.
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Some of the tools most frequently used in building a lute.
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The workshop/studio - a light and well equipped space where each lute is constructed.
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High quality tonewoods: maple, yew, Alpine spruce. etc
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Accurate full size drawings are an essential starting point for each instrument
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