String wire gagues in Japanese pianos

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Avery,

At 17:41 06/11/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>Robin,
>
>When one orders metric wire from Mapes (& I assume anywhere else) it
>comes with an "American" type designation: 15, 15-1/2, etc. That
>doesn't mean it'll mic out the same as American wires. Some are the
>same and some aren't. I have two sets at the university: American and
>metric. Are you thoroughly confused now? :-)
>
>Avery


Just another reason not to believe everything you see.

When I have to replace a string in a piano, I ALWAYS mike the string, even 
if there are plain markings and it is a "known" make.  Ya never know...





Conrad Hoffsommer

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