[CAUT] 1966 G-2 THANKS ALL!!

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

At 11:36 AM 10/13/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>David,
>
>I "believe" you're incorrect about that. I've always understood that if 
>the numbering started on #88, that's the smallest size used.
>
>However, if there isn't a number at #88, that means they started numbering 
>from the low end, which would mean that the 13.5 you mention is the 
>smallest number & continues on to note 88. As far as I know, if an 
>instrument is numbered at all, the highest number "printed" wherever, is 
>the smallest size.
>
>I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong. I hope not though, because if I 
>am, I've installed quite a few incorrect string sizes over the years! :-(
>
>Avery


Kinda depends on the manufacturer...

Baldwin SD10 - the size marking on the plate by the strings  - the lowest 
number is by note 22 pins.
Steinway B   - the size marking on the plate by the strings  - the lowest 
number is by note 21 pins.
SD10 highest marking is at 88, Steinway is at 85. - both have 4 unisons of 
the smallest size.

Depends on whether you are stringing from the bass or from the treble, 
you've got to know whether you START a new size or STOP when you get to the 
number.




Conrad Hoffsommer
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