[CAUT] Wire Stretch/ Stainless

[Jim Busby]

Hi Dennis,

A D can be restrung with Pure Sound but the top octave needs Roslau or
Mapes. Juan doesn't yet have the "extra strong" wire needed there. I
haven't done a D with stainless but will be doing one this summer. 

Juan has the D scale specs and will sell you a package of wire for one
piano plus extra for possible breakage. IOW, you don't need to buy tons
of wire. Bad news is that the Euro is up... also, Juan requires a money
wire. He doesn't yet take plastic or other methods. He's great to work
with though. Let me know if you decide to do it because there are a few
tips you should know. This wire doesn't like to be manhandled, for lack
of a better word.

Regards,
Jim Busby BYU

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
johnsond
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 3:46 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Wire Stretch/ Stainless

This sounds like an interesting option.  I was hoping to restring one of

our S&S D's this summer that sits in a small vocal hall with less than 
optimal climate control.  I strung it up last time about 12 years ago 
and the wires are all rusted now. 


Dennis Johnson
St. Olaf College