Twisting bass strings

[Bigeartb@AOL.COM]

Mr. Love:
According to John W. Travis, 'A Guide to Restringing', the twist is necessary 
in order to tighten the copper wrapping...just like Wilem has already 
stataed.....1/2 twist for single wound strings and 1 full twist for 
doubles..It seems to me 2 full twist would push the string to the edge. I do 
wonder since these strings require more revolutions of copper winding it 
might need more twist. I don't really know.  But, if you replaced these tenor 
strings with other strings which require the same action in order to sound 
good, Wilem may be on target concerning the bridge. Ole Travis said if the 
above mentioned twist did not liven up the string, then the string maker 
failed at his job. I do know this, Wilem has forgotten more than I'll ever 
learn and I'm sure this info is not new to you. However, just trying to help. 


Tommy Black
Decatur, Ala.