Gut strings, a work in progress
About a year ago I wrote an article called ‘Go for Gut’ in which I told about my then recent switch from playing with nails on carbon and metal-wound strings to playing with fingers on gut. I was enthusiastic about the change and urged all lute players to do the same. Now, a year and a half after my first steps, I want to tell you about my experiences since then.
Reactions
Let me begin by telling you about the reactions from other people. I...