replacement backchecks (w/ wires)

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William,



Thanks for this!




Alan


-----Original Message-----
From: William R. Monroe <pianotech at a440piano.net>
To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:44 am
Subject: Re: replacement backchecks (w/ wires)















Alan,


 


I've used the Tokiwas with no 
problems.  I think the biggest concern with a smaller gauge wire is that it 
wouldn't be stiff enough.  I don't find stiffness to be a problem with the 
Tokiwa backcheck wires.


 


Up until the mid-80's S&S was 
using backcheck wires of .098" and previous to that, .090".  But, 
(much like the current damper wires vs. older wires) I believe the new wires are 
stainless and therefore much stiffer .  Of course, the new S&S 
backcheck wires are also thicker (.115), contributing to their stiffness.  
I believe Tokiwas are the same (stainless) and therefore have the requisite 
stiffness you'd need.


 


William R. Monroe


 


 



We 
  need to replace a set of grand backchecks with wires and are deliberating 
  between Tokiwa and Renner. The Tokiwa is much less expensive (less than half 
  the price) but has a smaller diameter wire (appx. .098") than Renner's 
  backchecks (appx. .114").  I would rather use the beefier wire, but the 
  cost is so much more.  Anyone care to weigh in on their experience with 
  Tokiwa grand backchecks WITH wires? 
  



  
Thanks,

  



  
Alan Eder

  
 




 




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