String Info Please

[Michael Magness]

On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 2:43 PM, Alan Barnard <pianotuner at embarqmail.com>
wrote:

> Great info, thanks!
>
> Alan Barnard
> Salem, MO
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Received: 3/19/2008 1:28:16 PM
> Subject: String Info Please
>
>
> >If the other string of the unison is there mic the core and wrap.
>
> >Measure hitch pin to a point in line with it's mate's wrap.
> >Measure the length of the mate's wrap.
>
> >Now to order a string which will ultimately pull to those specs
> >and align well in the string series:
> >Subtract 1/8" from the hitch pin to start of wrap length.
> >Subtract 1/4" from the length of wrap length.
>
> >If replacing a missing single string, measure to points aligned
> >with it's neighbors. Masking tape placed across the gap at the
> >ends of the wrap indexes well.
>
> >Specify to the string maker to make the string 'to these specs'
> >so they won't do something similar to accommodate the stretch
> >factor and your replacement will be way off. damhik.
> >--
>
> >Regards,
>
> >Jon Page
>
>
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In my experience Mapes probably won't be able to help just from the serial
number, they've told me that the 243's had three different scalings.
If you give them the measurements of the closest wound string that is still
present, that string number and the string number(s) needed I've found
they've never failed me yet! If you order from Mapes give them the exact
measurements you take, they are pros they will not need you to subtract for
the hitch pin etc. Your new string will fit. Any doubts check their mailing
address, "Number 1 Wire Road" !
I know for a fact they've been in business since at least the '50's. We had
a music store and sold their stringed instrument strings back then.

Mike


Mike

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Michael Magness
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