Help! I am new to CAUT. I service many small venues, Junior colleges and perforaming arts centers in the Dallas Texas area. I don't normally restring. But, just for fun... I am restringing an old english piano, and I am 'trying' to order some 'PureSound' wire. Does anyone on the list have a conversion chart, or info to translate American Standard wire gauge numbers, or thousandths of an inch, into metric or metric gauge sizes? This piano calls for #12 through # 20 wire, with 1/2 sizes. Are the gauge numbers (comparing metric to America Standard) close? By the way, Juan Mas Cabre with PureSound, is a great addition to the restoration and music world. He is the author of the recent articles on wire for older pianos, in the Journal, and the main squeez at PureSound. (www.puresound-wire.com) Thanks in advance for your help. P.S. If you are a tech in the Dallas Texas area and want to try some of this wire, please let me know. Dan Reed Dallas
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