Mr. Love: According to John W. Travis, 'A Guide to Restringing', the twist is necessary in order to tighten the copper wrapping...just like Wilem has already stataed.....1/2 twist for single wound strings and 1 full twist for doubles..It seems to me 2 full twist would push the string to the edge. I do wonder since these strings require more revolutions of copper winding it might need more twist. I don't really know. But, if you replaced these tenor strings with other strings which require the same action in order to sound good, Wilem may be on target concerning the bridge. Ole Travis said if the above mentioned twist did not liven up the string, then the string maker failed at his job. I do know this, Wilem has forgotten more than I'll ever learn and I'm sure this info is not new to you. However, just trying to help. Tommy Black Decatur, Ala.
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