Peter Stuart Davis

Somerset

United Kingdom

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About me:
I have been playing without nails since 1993 after having read Sor's Méthode of 1830. It is after all a personal choice, and needs much adjustment, but I for one prefer the tone. Gut strings would be my ideal; for now my current compromise is Aquila's nylgut for trebles and rayon for bass.

Comment Wall:

  • Chris Despopoulos

    Welcome to the group. One amateur to another, I sure know the dilemma -- so many instruments, so little time (and money!). I'm sure your 7-string instrument provides great enjoyment. For my part, I have a mandore (pre-mandolin) and baroque guitar. I want a renaissance guitar, a vihuela, and a theorbo. Nothing much. All this on top of a modern guitar and a ukulele. And a day job to pay the bills.

    Nov 18, 2009

  • Andreae, Siegfried

    welcome Peter,
    i also fell in love with a Vihuela, an old maiden, left in a vitrine by another men for ten years ;-)) . now it´s my and you are kindly invited to explore, what this cute instrument had learned under a gardener´s rough hands in few months.
    further examples of potential interest, you may find in the other community
    http://lutegroup.ning.com/profile/AndreaeSiegfried
    (music for d-Theorbo and Baroquecello).
    kindest regards from Berlin - Siegfried

    Nov 19, 2009