In a message dated 8/5/99 6:06:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jgunderson@monmouth.com writes: << 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 >> The problem I have with Mapes and many other string makers, is that I send them the scale data sheet and they insist on making a scale stick. Then they charge more. I like to measure to the within 1 tenth of an inch because it translates into decimals which computers understand. If the string maker would simple use a 1 tenth inch tape measure, he would not need a scale stick. One string maker told me they only go to the closet 1/16! I have yet to see a computer that understand that! What is wrong with using 1/10th? The tape measure is not hard to get. Dave Peake, RPT Portland Chapter Oregon City, OR
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