<html> <head> <style> .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } </style> </head> <body class='hmmessage'>I would expect that problem from pianos with less quality and older age, but that said,  I think the wire does make a difference especially as it fatigues which does not apply with new pianos.  I believe that in the 1970-1980 era the asian instruments were using piano wire with a higher iron content...at least that is what I heard through the grapevine...and tht was one reason those particular pianos had more initial snap.  I restrung several after only 10 or so years of use due to false beat and chaotic sound (brash sound) that the new Mapes or German wire seemed to resolve.  And, yes the bridge pins were checked prior to restringing as well as voicing considerations.  This is one of those differential diagnosis situtations where you rule out the most common culprits before you operate and not just assume.  Good luck.  I look forward to reading about your solution.   Henry Nicolaides <HR id=stopSpelling> > Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 15:30:29 -0500 > From: rnossaman@cox.net > To: keithspiano@gmail.com; caut@ptg.org > Subject: Re: [CAUT] False beats Steinway B > > Keith Roberts wrote: > > Do you get the same false beat when plucking the string. I have always > > considered the wire to be overrated. In ANY manufacturering process > > there is a certain amount of product that doesn't meet the quality needed. > > > > What wire does S&S use? Is it made to their specs or off the shelf? > > > > Keith Roberts > > Seems to me the only source I ever heard was Mapes. > Ron N <hr />Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. <a href='http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/' target='_new'>See Now</a></body> </html>