rescale bass strings

[Greg Newell]

Mike,
	I've spoken with Lawrence a number of times and since I provide to
him exactly what I want he finds no trouble with it. I specify the
measurements from the loop to the beginning of the winding, the winding
length, the core diameter, and the winding diameter (finished size). I pay
just what you would if you had a set duplicated. I'd say if you want
anything more definitive than that, ask them yourself. I'd be interested in
any communication that you might have.

Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
www.gregspianoforte.com
216-226-3791 (office)
216-470-8634 (mobile)

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Mike Spalding
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 4:45 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: rescale bass strings

Greg,

Could you elaborate on "will be glad", please?  The one time I asked to 
make a set of strings from my p-scale output, they quoted a large 
surcharge over their standard price for duplicating existing strings.

Mike

Greg Newell wrote:
> David and list,
> 	Mapes has worked with me very well on the last 4 rescales that I
> have done. To my knowledge they won't rescale it for you but will be glad
to
> give you whatever you want in an end product. FWIW
>
> Greg Newell
> Greg's Piano Forté
> www.gregspianoforte.com
> 216-226-3791 (office)
> 216-470-8634 (mobile)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
Behalf
> Of David Love
> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 12:07 AM
> To: 'Pianotech List'
> Subject: RE: rescale bass strings
>
> Surprisingly, many are: Arledge, Sanderson, GC, JD Grandt, all make
> alterations to scales routinely.  Only Mapes (that I know of) seems, as a
> matter of policy, to abide by the original designs.  
>
> David Love
> davidlovepianos at comcast.net 
> www.davidlovepianos.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
Behalf
> Of pianoguru at cox.net
> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 8:16 PM
> To: Pianotech List; ilvey at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: Re: rescale bass strings
>
> Most string makers are not interested in "rescaling."  They prefer to
> "duplicate" bass strings.  If you really want rescaling, go to James
> Arledge.  His web site will tell you what information they need, or give
> them a call to discuss what you want.  
>
> I have no personal vested interest in Arledge strings, only experience
with
> positive results from his ventures.
>
> Frank Emerson
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