Yamaha GH-1

Alan McCoy amccoy@mail.ewu.edu
Fri, 16 May 2003 15:13:58 -0700


Thanks Ed. I have a couple questions. How can I get in touch with Arledge?
And what is Wapin?

Alan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Ed
> Sutton
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 4:38 PM
> To: College and University Technicians
> Subject: Re: Yamaha GH-1
>
>
> Alan-
>
>     Although I've not done a GH-1, several techs have and report good
> results.  My experience rescaling similar short scaled pianos has
> been very
> positive.
>     I believe Schaff used to sell a kit for rescaling the GH-1. replacing
> the first 4 tenor strings with bi-chords.  That would be the easy
> way to go.
>     However, I'll bet the best results would be gotten using Arledge
> strings, in fact you might consider restringing the entire bass
> with Arledge
> bass strings, and of course replacing several tenor strings with wound
> bi-chords.  I think it's right to say Arledge has the best
> scaling programs
> and most accurate production available.
>     Incidentally, I would also add Wapin if I were doing it...but no doubt
> there are a variety of opinions about that!  ;-)  ;-(  ;-)
>
>         Ed S.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan McCoy" <amccoy@mail.ewu.edu>
> To: "CAUTlist" <caut@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:08 PM
> Subject: Yamaha GH-1
>
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > We have a GH-1 here that I would like to modify, or at least explore the
> > possibility of changing the low tenor string scale in an attempt to get
> some
> > decent tone and be capable of being tuned.
> >
> > Don't laugh. I'm trying to be serious here.
> >
> > Anyone have any experience with this problem and possible solutions.
> >
> > Other than a catapult, that is.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Alan
> >
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