string tieing

[Paul S. Larudee]

I use a half size larger, but not to reduce the risk of breakage.  I always
thought the thicker string might stretch less and therefore not need as many
followup tunings.

Paul S. Larudee, RPT
Richmond, CA

"Howard S. Rosen" wrote:

> Friends,
>
> I've read several times that it is safer to use a thicker add-on when tieing
> a string. I wonder if anyone can explain the reasoning behind this thought.
> I am puzzled because I have always done just the opposite and have never had
> a failure (once the knot was tied and the string was brought up to pitch).
>
> If 2 strings of differing widths were brought up to the same pitch, wouldn't
> the thinner one reach the pitch with less tension?????? Therefore, I reason
> that a thinner add-on is less likely to break than a thicker piece. Please
> explain if this reasoning is wrong.
>
> Please send duplicate responses to me personally as I am not currently
> subscribed to this list. Many thanks.
>
> Howard S. Rosen, RPT
> Boynton Beach, Florida
> hsrosen@gate.net