String vibrations (was Re: Stuart)

[Ron Nossaman]

>So.... just why is it you two Rons are interested in the bridge agraffe. You
>dont buy into it steering the strings vibration at all.

I haven't said one way or another that I'm aware of, much less "at all".


>Is there some real
>justification for declaring it to be simply a more efficient transfer of 
>energy
>mechanism ?.. ie brass, or some metal over wood ? Or do you have other
>advantages in mind as well ?
>
>RicB

It's potentially a more rigid termination. Less compliant. A more solid 
clamp. No cyclic crushing and degrading of the termination with humidity 
swings. No loose pins causing false beats. What's not to like?

Ron N