Piano Wire

[Richard Brekne]

Joseph Garrett wrote:

> 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)

I think you will find Pure Tone to your liking if you are restringing older
pianos (at least before 1925 or so) that havent been rescaled. You can buy
enough to do one piano from him over here, just so you can see whether or not
you like the results.

RicB


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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
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