Bass strings

[David Ilvedson]

Sorry for the incomplete question:  the entire set...your right I could
take the measurements of the samples also...

David I.

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On 10/22/01 at 4:35 PM J Patrick Draine wrote:

>>List,
>>
>>Am I taking a chance ordering bass strings from Mapes without sending
them
>>samples?  The customer is reluctant to not having use of the affected
>>notes...double string dampers may or may not work well etc...
>>Mapes said samples would be checked against their records for this
>Steinway
>>O, #210168.  Normally I always send samples!
>>
>>David I.
>
>A whole set or a few replacements? If replacements, at least get a 
>pair; don't count on what they send being an *exact* match to the one 
>still remaining.
>Alternative to sending samples: exact measurements. What could be 
>better? If Mapes has a problem with that approach, send the 
>measurements to Sanderson. They'll take good care of you.
>I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice from one & all.
>Patrick Draine