Rescaling GH1 tenor section

[Piano Forte Supply]

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   Ron Nossaman wrote:

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> Inharmonicity isn't the problem with that low tenor. It's tension and 
> low break%. The speaking lengths are just too short for plain wire at 
> the required pitch. 

In pianos with scaling problems such as Ron describes, Pure Sound wire 
has often been effectively used to improve the tone.  It has a lower 
breaking strength and therefore, the break % at the same tension is 
higher.  Also, it has a better tone at lower tensions than "regular" 
piano wire.

For more information on Pure Sound wire, check out:

http://www.pianofortesupply.com/puresound.html

Jurgen Goering
Piano Forte Supply

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