In a message dated 19/09/03 12:03:06 AM, phil@philbondi.com writes: << Jonas did some stuff that was 'different' - this one has me scratching my head. Why would the stringing pattern look like this? For what purpose? >> Phil; It wouldn't really surprise me if this were indeed original but it sounds wierd.... :-) Check the back scale for runout between bridge and hitchpin........if the runout is consistent and has side bearing than maybe it is ):- My guess though is that perhaps it has been restrung. Typically on Chickerings with tied treble it is the left or right string tied and the other pin used for the looped string...........or sometimes it went tie..loop,loop..tie, tie..loop, loop...so who knows.. If it is original....I don't have the foggiest as to purpose. Jim Bryant (FL)
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