Asian Music Wire

[robert goodale]

Avery Todd wrote:

> Rob,
>
> Maybe I'm showing my ignorance here but I always thought that
> "Asian" music wire was simply Metric wire. Is that not correct? If
> so, I know Mapes has Metric, as well as "American" wire.

I was referring more toward the origin of manufacturer and the
possible different alloy content.  I am wondering if the alloy
content/manufacture process of Asian wire is different than other
sources, and if so does this effect the sound?  Thus would this have
much of an effect on the higher tension scales of Asian pianos and
therefore perhaps more appropriate for restringing jobs?  Where would
one purchase Japanese wire in U.S.?

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV