[CAUT] Harpsichord stringing question

[Jeff Olson]

Thanks, guys.  I guess I'll give Zimmer...I mean, Zuckerman a call/email.  I 
was a bit hesitant to do that, because my client said he called them, and 
they weren't terribly responsive on this question (kept trying to sell him 
another kit, he said).

"Micing" wouldn't necessarily help, because the correctness of the strings 
presently in there is in question, though I probably could make a 
semi-educated guess....

Best,

JeffO
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Avery Todd" <atodd@uh.edu>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Harpsichord stringing question


> Jeff,
>
> It "should" have a scale sheet that came with it. Our Phillips & Martin 
> did. If not, I'd suggest contacting Zimmerman, give them the necessary 
> info (model, etc.) & ask for one.
>
> Otherwise, about all you can do is mic the string and replace it with the 
> same type of wire
> red, yellow, etc.). Did the wire he's using come with the instrument?
>
> Avery
>
> At 02:51 PM 4/21/2005, you wrote:
>>I have a customer with a harpsichord who keeps breaking strings (some he's 
>>replaced, perhaps with the wrong gauge), and wants to know how he can 
>>determine what the right gauge is for particular notes.
>>
>>I really don't work on harpsichords (other than a couple of tunings and 
>>some minor repair over the years), so I'm not sure how to locate the 
>>correct scale for his Zimmerman. Any suggestions?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>JeffO
>>
>>
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