[CAUT] Pure Sound

[Jim Busby]

Hi Paul,

Look at the Pure Sound web site. I would ask Juan to supply you with a
scaling for your first piano. ($40.00 but the 1st one is free) I'd NOT
try to buy a bunch of coils but would ask Juan to custom make the order
knowing what pianos you're going to restring. Also Jurgen Goering (Piano
Forte Supply) sells Pure Sound Wire. This might be the best option with
the Euro the way it is... And Jurgen is great to work with.

As far as experience goes there is myself, Vince Mrykalo, Peter Grey and
that's about it in the US. Maybe others have tried it lately. In Europe
there are over 500 shops using it. Last month I spent a week with Juan
and Mary (Owners or Pure Sound) and they said that several manufacturers
are testing it and soon it will become more common. Schimmel, Hamburg
S&S, and some company in China are all testing it.

Remember, this wire is NOT interchangeable with other wire and must be
treated a bit differently.

Here are the main advantages as I see it;
	1. Extremely stable nearly immediately. No prepping needed. 
	2. Stainless
	3. Less inharmonicity
	4. I think the sound is better

Hope this helps.

Jim Busby BYU


-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Dempsey Jr., Paul E
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:54 AM
To: caut at ptg.org
Cc: Pianotech
Subject: [CAUT] Pure Sound

Hi all,

I've seen several references to Pure Sound Stainless wire lately and
since I am needing to re-supply my depleted wire stock soon I'm thinking
I'll give it a try. I have several grands to re-string this summer.

Having no experience with this wire I'm hoping several of you that have
used it will provide me with your thoughts, experiences, results, etc.

Who do you get it from, for one?

Gauge differences? 

All info appreciated.

Paul E. Dempsey, RPT
Piano Technician Sr.
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
304-696-5418
304-617-1149