[CAUT] G3 Yamaha Stringing Scale

[Mark Cramer]

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Metric wire sizes aren't exactly the same as imperial... (somewhere I have a
comparsion chart Ted Sambell gave me), so I'd measure them anyhow.

Using the scale Avery sent as a guide, drop string-tension a 1/2 turn or so
at the beginning of every section. (often you can "see" the guage changes by
looking closely unison by unison)

With your string hook in one hand and micrometer in the other, lift each
(slack) string and make your reading.

It is very quick... and then you'll know.

best regards,
Mark Cramer,
Brandon University








 -----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Jeff
Olson
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:40 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] G3 Yamaha Stringing Scale


  Thanks, guys -- I appreciate the input!

  What I'll do if the gauges aren't marked on the bridge is take a few
confirming measurements (per Willem's suggestion) and then, if it matches
the scale sent by Avery (much thanks, Avery!), I'll proceed full speed
ahead.   The Yamaha is 1971, so I'm optimistic it will match.

  Best,

  JeffO
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Hans E Sander
    To: caut@ptg.org
    Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:34 AM
    Subject: Re: [CAUT] G3 Yamaha Stringing Scale


    But it wasn't a G3!

    >>> wimblees@aol.com 08/02/05 11:34 AM >>>

    Jeff

    If the scale isn't listed on the bridge, it might be worth your time to
measure the scale anyway, instead of relying on what Avery gave you, or what
Yamaha gives you. A number of years ago I had to order a set of bass strings
for a brand new Yamaha, and twice they sent me the wrong set. Come to find
out that Yamaha changed the scale on that model, even though the model
number was the same.

    Wim
    Willem Blees, RPT
    Piano Tuner/Technician
    School of Music
    University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, AL USA


    -----Original Message-----
    From: Richard Murphy <rmurphy@siue.edu>
    To: College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org>
    Sent: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 09:43:38 -0500
    Subject: Re: [CAUT] G3 Yamaha Stringing Scale


Hi Jeff,
    Look on the rear notch of the bridge.
Richard


On 8/1/05 8:10 PM, "Jeff Olson" <jlolson@cal.net> wrote:

> I'm wondering if anyone knows a good source of stringing scales (aside
from
> the Book)?  I'm restringing a Yamaha G3 (circa late seventies), and would
> rather not laboriously measure the strings.  The last time I restrung a
> Yamaha -- some time ago --  I could've sworn I remember numbers being
> stamped on the plate, but didn't find any this time.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jeff  O.
>
>
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