Metric - was The answer from Yamaha

[Bernhard Stopper]

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Joe wrote: >I truly wish my brain could wrap around the Metric concept, =
but it doesn't.=20

Joe,
a little help to wrap around piano metric is:
- average wire diameter of A4 is 1 milimeter (ok 0,95 ;)
- string length of the first string (A0) of a Steinway grand model B is =
1,5 meter

regards,
Bernhard
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  From: Joe Garrett=20
  To: pianotech=20
  Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:24 PM
  Subject: Metric - was The answer from Yamaha


  Bernhard said: "And that=B4s why it would be better to use world =
standard in the future of a
  global market, also in the US."

  regards,

  Bernhard,
  Even tho, I have spoken out against Metric, many times, I agree with =
you. However, until olde farts, like me, that were only taught "English =
Measure" and "Machinist's Measure", (which is a decimal equivalent of =
English Measure), pass on to the great Concert Hall in the sky, there =
will be this controversy. Most schools, in the US, are now teaching =
Metric and soon the problem will be solved. Many consumer goods, in the =
US are in Metric. Not all, tho, so the problem still exists. I truly =
wish my brain could wrap around the Metric concept, but it doesn't. =
Believe me, I try, on a daily basis, to use Metric. It's an uphill =
battle! :-( The one area that brings great amusement is the lumber =
industry. I don't think there will ever be anything other than a 2x4, =
etc.<G>

  Best Regards,
  Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
  Captain, Tool Police
  Squares R I
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