false beats v. string size

[David Love]

Do you mean on purpose?  I'm not sure why you would want to do that since
that would alter the scaling not to mention produce a combination of
different size wire on a single note.  You don't change soundboard mass by
using heavier wire, you change it generally be adding weight either on the
underside of the bridge by attaching brass weights or, if you know in
advance that you will need more mass, you could do something like load the
bridge with lead before capping.  

David Love
davidlovepianos@comcast.net 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joel A. Jones
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 6:44 AM
To: Pianotech
Subject: false beats v. string size

List,

Is there anyone who when  changing the wire, has  changed the size of 
the wire?
The thread has focused on the bridge and loose pins.   However, Dale's 
comment
lead me to ask about the size (mass) of the wire in relation to the 
soundboard
mass.

Ron O. writes
'A very stiff sound board with insufficient mass in the treble produces 
a most unflattering tone which is shocky and intense with short 
sustain. Furthermore, there is an increased propensity towards 
falseness. When the mass of such a board is strategically increased, 
the overall tonal improvement and reduction in falseness is most 
remarkable.

Dale's post regarding the lay of wire when stringing struck a chord of 
agreement
with me also. I think the uniform orientation of the wire and not 
over-pulling the
tension during stringing is absolutely critical for clean tone.'

Something in this formula turned me toward thinking about the wire size.
I know this is contrary to physical theory.
Looking at all the other factors has this area been tried?

Joel

Joel Jones, RPT
Madison, WI

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