Twisting bass strings

[David Love]

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Wim:

Let me be more specific.  The sets of Sanderson strings that I have used =
seem to require no twisting (in fact they don't suggest doing it).  A =
set of GC strings I put on recently required two full twists in the =
tenor (tenor bridge) before coming to life.  Why is that?  Does that say =
anything as to the method of wrapping the string? =20

David Love
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  From: Wimblees@AOL.COM=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: January 29, 2002 6:16 AM
  Subject: Re: Twisting bass strings


  In a message dated 1/29/02 4:49:01 AM !!!First Boot!!!, =
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes:=20



    Why is it that some bass strings need to be twisted to achieve their =
full tonal potential and some don't?=20

    David Love=20








  This is what I think. The extra twist put a little more pressure in =
the windings, enough to make the winding tight around the core wire. A =
tighter fit gives a more solid sound. This, I think, is the same effect =
as tightening all the screws on the plate, or understructure. A more =
sold piano give a better tone. There is no energy lost between parts.=20

  As I said, that is my interpretation. I could be wrong.=20

  Wim=20

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