[pianotech] Question- Bass Strings

[David Ilvedson]

I think you asked this before...?   I think? only universal bass strings have hexagonal core wire?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Mark & Janine Davis" <pianofortetechnology at saol.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 11/16/2009 9:04:02 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Question- Bass Strings


>Greetings to the List,
> 
>I have been wondering why some manufacturers use hexagonal steel wire as
>their core wire in making their bass strings and
>others use round steel wire?  What are the reasons for using either type of
>steel wire as the core for making bass strings?
>Thank you,
>Mark

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