I'm sure there are a few good routes to take with bass strings. BUT I highly recommend (actually way more than highly) giving David Sanderson at Sanderson Accu-String a call at (978) 486-0694. If you are looking for bass strings second to NONE, and an absolutely seamless plain-wire-to-wound-string transition (or at least as much as it can be) call that number! I have gotten a couple sets of strings from him for small pianos (David does the rescaling also) and BOY! do they ever smooth things out. Tuning his bass strings is a dream come true. No funky noises. No picking a partial and trying to ignore the other offending partials. Did I say I highly recommend his bass strings? I think I have also heard Gina Carter praising his craftwork. Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <toto@fovea.pndr.upenn.edu> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Cc: <toto@fovea.pndr.upenn.edu> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 4:42 PM Subject: Re: pianotech-digest V2001 #57 > > Query to anyone: > > I am considering schraffed bass strings for a 1927 Chickering 5'8" grand. > The are considerably more expensive than standard strings. I am concerned > that the transition from the wound to the unwound strings be seamless. > > Any comment or recommendations are welcome. You can respond privately > if you like at toto@fovea.pndr.upenn.edu. > > Sincerely, > Larry Toto > > > >
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