I know what you mean about scale length and playing instrumentals, Ollaimh, though in my case it's partly because I only know one tuning! One of the nice things about Nick's instruments is that they capo up so beautifully, without losing any tone quality in intonation. And if a neck adjustment ever needs to be made, it takes about 20 seconds. Even I can handle that.

I imagine with practice the instrumentals will come. And as an accompaniment for singing - oh yes, I'm still in love.

Nick has relisted the cittern - the new close date is November 8. At this price, it's a steal.

I never knew I needed a cittern until I played one of Nick's. Now I'm a hopeless addict.

Dan