double loops - was RE: Thunky Steinway Mono chords

[John M. Formsma]

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Roger Jolly
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 12:03 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Thunky Steinway Mono chords

 


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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