For those who want to order a set of lute strings, or simply purchase single strings, we kindly ask you to use the following information, which is completely exhaustive, possibly without asking for the same things via email. This will allow us to dedicate more time to production and therefore speed up the delivery of orders.
For information that does not fall within the following we are available to respond to a maximum of two technical emails, so we ask you to be extremely concise and precise, without continuous changes, in your orders. Furthermore, please provides fundamental technical data, such as vibrating length, frequency of the A adopted, tuning, diameters and type of strings previously adopted.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TO PLACE A CORRECT ORDER:
The gut strings for the lute family must be differentiated according to the various acute medium and bass registers, as evidenced by historical sources, in particular Thomas Mace and John Dowland, who distinguish various sorts, or types of strings, which are reproduced as follows.
For first strings or cantini we recommend using Ritorte di Salle for the tensile strength of these strings and their low cost.
For the acute and middle register and for the octaves we recommend the Cantini di Napoli, which have a beautiful sound.
For bass strings you can use the Cordoncini di Roma up to 130 gauge and beyond the Cordoni di Roma; unfortunately, due to health reasons, I cannot sell the Red Pistoys, but are available Copper loaded, which are thinner than Cordoni di Roma, and very resonant (they are about 20% thinner than bare gut strings).
To establish the gauge of the strings or calculate the spacing of the strings on the fretboard it is advisable to install the excellent Niskanen string calculator, very simple and very easy to use.
Once you have established the necessary gauges and the most suitable types of strings, you can use the "add to cart" buttons in the "Prices" menu to complete the order, or you can send an e-mail with the detailed list to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Regarding the bordoni for the theorbo, given the greater length, it is not necessary to use copper loaded strings, therefore Cantini di Napoli up to 105 in diameter are sufficient, and more you can use Cordoncini di Roma or Cordoni di Roma. It is recommended to order the correct length in the cart and, if a string longer than 180 cm is required, to communicate it via email.
FROM THIS YEAR WE ALSO PRODUCE BRASS LOADED STRINGS COLORED IN RED, THE Red Pistoys, ONLY FOR LUTE.
