Thunky Steinway Mono chords

[Roger Jolly]

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>While both are adequately capable of withstanding string tension without 
>undoing, the single looped eye has a tendency to tighten down on the hitch 
>pin as string tension is applied. This makes getting the eye off the hitch 
>very difficult should you wish to twist a bass string further. The double 
>eye, when made using an appropriate technique, will not tighten down on 
>the hitch, and can easily be removed if necessary. I suspect that the 
>increased friction of the second loop reduces the tension on the string 
>knot. This, it would seem, is why the double loop doesn't lock down onto 
>the hitch. I think it makes the double loop worth the trouble.
>
>Ron O.

Hi Ron,
                 You are right on the money re the double loops.  Several 
side benefits. Not least is being able to predict the length of bare wire 
to the start of the winding, making the start of the windings neat on bi 
cords and tri cords.  The double loop also reduces necking of the core 
wire.  We have experimented with both methods and the double loop wins 
hands down.

regards Roger.
See you soon. 
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