double-wound strings

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In a message dated 12/10/01 5:57:51 PM, JD@Pianomaker.co.uk writes:

<< Twisting a string that has gone dull either simply masks the dullness 
and introduces all sorts of odd noises or else kills the string dead. >>

I thought that this was standard procedure with bass strings which were tubby 
and without sustain or overtone content.  In fact, I've tried it and have 
seen a marked improvement in the tone and sustain time of the strings.  Even 
if it's just masking the dullness, it still sounds better than it did 
unmasked.  What I'm not sure of is whether this change will be permanent.  
Perhaps the strings will go dead again, is that what you mean by killing the 
string?  I just twisted a 5 foot Kimball in the fall...I hope it still sounds 
good when I come back in the spring!

Tom Sivak