Piano Wire

[Isaac OLEG SIMANOT]

Hello,

Did not try the wire myself , but you will find the stringing to be harder
with it.

Anyway kind of wire stiffer than Roslau too, more suitable for vintage
pianos if you are looking for something near the original.

There is also a kind made in Spain, but I would not consider it , it is only
inox (?) string if I understand well. Will tell you the name when I will
remember.

Regards.

Isaac OLEG

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part
> de Joseph Garrett
> Envoyé : vendredi 10 mai 2002 06:07
> À : pianotech@ptg.org
> Objet : Piano Wire
>
>
> I have used several different brands of piano wire, over the years. A few
> years ago, I decided to try the Mapes wire. I found it to be
> stiffer and to
> have a brighter tone. For me, that was exactly the wrong direction to go.
> So, I threw it out. Besides, I don't like their packaging or
> their attitude.
> I like the consistancy of Roslau wire. If I had my druthers, I much prefer
> Black Diamond or some other AMERICAN wire, but thanks to the terrible
> attitude of US Steel, that's not possible. My next trial wire will be the
> "Pure Tone" stuff. I am curious and would like to try it. The
> problem there
> is I need to find out what the math/density coeficient is for the scaling
> program. Any one have a thought on that?
> Regards,
> Just My Opinion. Flame suit zipped up. <G>
>
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>
>