"When my new LLD® 8c Renaissance Lute - Advanced arrived, the very first thing I noticed was the light weight of it, even with the case. When I opened it, the beauty and professional look of this instrument fell into sight. It is really an eye-catcher with the figured ahorn belly, the shimmery orange finish and the black neck and pegbox. The pegs also can be turned very easily. Anyway it took some time until the Aquila Nylgut strings stayed in tune, and unfortunately the top string broke very soon, although there wasn't any sharp edge on the lute. But after the strings had been settled, it was no problem to play in a cold church. But the most impressive thing was the very beautiful and authentic sound of the instrument, that also projects very good in larger halls. I really was surprised how easily the lute can be played, even for me, mainly playing baroque lute. It nearly took no time to get accustomed to the instrument and it lays very well under my fingers. So it is a great pleasure for me to own and play this very precious and beautiful sounding instrument from Le Luth Doré®. Thank you very much, Miguel Serdoura, for producing such a good and worthy instrument for a more than fair price."
Markus Lutz, German amateur lutenist.