<html> <body> I usually indicate whether or not the measurements were taken with the string at tension and that seems to work. Aaron At 11:11 AM 5/25/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Jon, So the string maker doesn't do the subtraction when he gets the measurements? David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, California ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage@comcast.net> To: caut@ptg.org Received: 5/25/2006 5:27:04 AM Subject: [CAUT]  bass strings from Samick? >To order a string which will match it's neighbors in wrap placement >measure hitch pin to winding and subtract 1/8". Measure length of >winding and subtract 1/4". >If it's for a missing single string, measure to a line (ruler edge) connecting >its neighbors. Give core and wrap measurements for them as well and the >note designation in question, the string maker can take it from there. >-- >Regards, >Jon Page</blockquote> <x-sigsep></x-sigsep> ------------------------------------------ Aaron Bousel abousel@comcast.net (413) 253-3544 (voice) (413) 253-3846 (voice & fax)</body> </html>