Unwrapped ends of bass strings

[Newton Hunt]

Hi Antonis,

Welcome to the list.  The only fee is that you have to allow us the
opportunity to say what we think, about anything.

As to bass strings:

Yes, unwrapped ends do effect inharmonicity, inharmonicity increases by
the fourth power of the distance unwrapped.  That being said, it is
difficult for most string makers to control the agraffe end closer than
two or three millimeters.  In order for them to come out perfectly even
you need a real gifted string winder.

I would order a set of strings from the factory, either New York or
Hamburg.  They will be wrapped to the factory specifications whereas if
you get a set made by someone else they will follow their own ideas of
string making.  In the case of a Steinway "D" it is critical to get a
good set.

Welcome to the list.

		Newton Hunt
		New Jersey USA