Counter bearing treatment

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In a message dated 1/13/2000 8:45:18 AM, Brian T. wrote:

<<"Is there an ideal shape / size of termination?  I've seen a lot of

variations from close to a 1/2" diameter sized round over to almost a sharp

point.  I suspect neither are correct, but what is correct?">>

Brian;
 I don't think there is a generic correct size/shape for a termination per 
se.  'All' of the factors come into play, i.e. string size, tension, leading 
and ending 'waste length, speaking length, deflection angle(s) and I am sure 
a few more...............

  On an old non-descript grand there was a chunk missing from the capo 'V' in 
the high treble. Not wanting to just toss the thingee I decide to fix the 
capo and provide a new termination..........I brazed the missing chunk space, 
about a 1 1/2" space, then machined the entire 'V' bar to accept a piece of 
5/16ths brass rod.  When I was finished the treble section sounded better 
than it did before, tuned well and there was no 'leakage'. I don't ascribe my 
result to anything but dumb luck but it points out that in 'this' instance a 
termination with a 'round section' worked well.....
Jim Bryant (FL)