Bass String Scale

[John Gunderson]

Doug, I have been using Mapes also...  which is one of the reasons I want to
send them specific dimensions rather than just a template.  They tend to leave a
lot of unwrapped string between the speaking length ends and the wrap.  I gusee
they are erring on the side of caution.  Jon Page suggested using GC Piano for
new strings.  I don't know where they are located, maybe he can post that
information for "inquiring minds".

John Gunderson, North Jersey Chapter

Doug Richards wrote:

> Bill,
> Do you use Mapes for your rescaled strings, or someone else?
> Inquiring minds want to know.
>
> doug richards
> San Jose, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SprBil@AOL.COM [mailto:SprBil@AOL.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 5:55 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Bass String Scale
>
> Hi John,
>
> Seems like your analysis is correct given what you've read.  IMHO, rescaling
>
> is a lot more trial and error, or an art form if you will. While there are
> certain guidelines that make sense, there is still a lot of room to be
> creative.  Practically speaking however, you need someone make the bass
> strings for you.  I'm pretty sure Mapes would not make the low bass string
> you are suggesting as it would be way out of their normal range.
>
> I use the scaling program by Tremaine Parsons.  In the manual he offers some
>
> basic guidelines that will keep you out of the worst trouble.  I believe the
>
> manual is a free download from his website.  I don't have the URL handy, but
>
> you can get there thru the Piano page (www.ptg.org).
>
> Good luck, and I would certainly encourage your experimentation!
>
> Bill Springer, RPT
> Honolulu
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