Best Bass String Duplication?

[Shawn Brock]

Kurt,

I'm sure someone will chime in with a few good duplicators...  I can tell you that for the most part I had used Mapes for bass strings.  That has changed though, I ordered 2 singles from them, one for a S&S K52, the other for a Baldwin L.  Both strings were not calculated correctly, the length of the wrapping was to long for both.  I called them and was told "wait and see if they give you a problem, and if they do we will replace them."  I just don't have time for that kind of crap!  Over time I think its possible that the wrap will get vary close to the termination points.  Hell!  Its got to stretch some!  As far as I know Schaff and Pianotek both use Mapes for duplication.  Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about that.  Regards,
Shawn
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: kurt baxter 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:07 PM
  Subject: Best Bass String Duplication?


  I need a single replacement bass string, I have the old string to copy.

  Does anyone have a favorite bass string source? I have personally had
  buzzing strings from Shaff, and have heard of buzzing strings from Pianotek,
  so is there anyone better for similar money? What about turn around time?



  Kurt
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