[CAUT] Sperrhake Harpsichord wire

[Fred Sturm]

I agree with Dave. Zuckermann kit wire is likely low tension.  
Sperrhake is likely high tension (same stuff as piano wire, available  
from Schaff and from Hubbard, if not from Instrument Workshop). In  
general, if a string continues to break at a given diameter, you  
should try thinner wire. But in this case it is likely the wrong  
material.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu

On Dec 3, 2009, at 9:25 PM, David Doremus wrote:

> Barbara Richmond wrote:
>> Hi list,
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>> I'm having some trouble installing replacement strings on a  
>> Sperrhake harpsichord.  The wires that came out were .009".
> The first thought I have is that maybe you have a low tensile iron  
> and you need a high tensile wire. Lutz at the Instrument Workshop or  
> Steve at Zuckerman should be easily able to supply some. I'd be  
> surprised if it is any smaller than .008".
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> --Dave
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