[CAUT] Sperrhake Harpsichord wire

[Jim Busby]

Barb,

Call the fellow at the Instrument Workshop. (Can’t remember his name) He won’t be there, but he will return your call. He’s very knowledgeable and helpful.

Jim

From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Barbara Richmond
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 6:03 PM
To: caut
Subject: [CAUT] Sperrhake Harpsichord wire

Hi list,

I'm having some trouble installing replacement strings on a Sperrhake harpsichord.  The wires that came out were .009".  I tried a number of things (different size wires, making sure the angle to the nut was good), but the wire always broke when it got close to pitch.  A friend suggested I was using the wrong type of wire, so when I got home, I checked out the Instrument Workshop website.  It seems I probably am using the wrong type of wire, since my supply is from my Zuckermann service kit.  I have sent an email to the Instrument Workshop, but was wondering if any of you would know the scale of the instrument.  The notes are d4 & d#4 (piano-speak) on the 4', but it would be handy to have the whole scale--4' & 8'.  (On the web I found someone in Australia selling copies of a Sperrhake owners manual, but I'm not sure it's for this model.)

I'd also be happy to know if you know what type of wire I should be using.

Well, one thing for sure, I got a lot of practice making tails and winding the strings on the tuning pins today!

Thanks,

Barbara Richmond, RPT
near Peoria, Illinois
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