Restringing

[Martin Dubow]

Del,

Which Journal article is that in?

Martin


Delwin D Fandrich wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David ilvedson <ilvey@jps.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: February 12, 2000 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Restringing
>
> > As a designer what would you want in a capo bar if you even
> > wanted one?
> >
> > David I.
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Well, yes, I do want one.  But I don't much care for the V-bar.  I prefer
> something like the old Chickerings (along with a couple of others) that used
> an inverted half-agraffe.
>
> Instead of the half-agraffe, however, I would prefer a specialized
> termination piece made of one of the various silicon bronze or manganese
> bronze alloys.  Even better, if I could have them made of powdered metal, a
> mix of bronze and iron powders would be nice.
>
> I'm afraid that the exact configuration and termination point contour of
> this termination piece will have to wait for another day.
>
> There is a drawing in one of my Journal articles showing the contour of the
> existing V-bar that I prefer.
>
> Del