[CAUT] Adams 1/4 tone sharp piano

Ron Nossaman rnossaman at cox.net
Thu Mar 23 21:48:40 MST 2006


> P. S. Even if the small wrapped strings don't break at +50 cents, do you 
> think they could undergo some irreversible distortion capable of leaving 
> them sounding less good than prior to being tensioned so highly once 
> they are returned to "standard" pitch?
>  
> ae

Yes, it's quite possible. Not inevitable, but possible. This 
is why I try to keep wrapped strings at or below 55% of 
breaking strength at A-440. It allows some breathing room.

Ron N


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