<html> <body> Jeff, You might be able to get some help/scale information (if you know the model) from the Harpsichord list. If interested, you can subscribe to it through the PTG web page at: <a href="http://www.ptg.org/harpsic.htm" eudora="autourl"> http://www.ptg.org/harpsic.htm </a>Just a thought. Avery At 06:12 PM 4/21/2005, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Thanks, guys.  I guess I'll give Zimmer...I mean, Zuckerman a call/email.  I was a bit hesitant to do that, because my client said he called them, and they weren't terribly responsive on this question (kept trying to sell him another kit, he said). "Micing" wouldn't necessarily help, because the correctness of the strings presently in there is in question, though I probably could make a semi-educated guess.... Best, JeffO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Avery Todd" <atodd@uh.edu> To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [CAUT] Harpsichord stringing question <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Jeff, It "should" have a scale sheet that came with it. Our Phillips & Martin did. If not, I'd suggest contacting Zimmerman, give them the necessary info (model, etc.) & ask for one. Otherwise, about all you can do is mic the string and replace it with the same type of wire red, yellow, etc.). Did the wire he's using come with the instrument? Avery At 02:51 PM 4/21/2005, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I have a customer with a harpsichord who keeps breaking strings (some he's replaced, perhaps with the wrong gauge), and wants to know how he can determine what the right gauge is for particular notes. I really don't work on harpsichords (other than a couple of tunings and some minor repair over the years), so I'm not sure how to locate the correct scale for his Zimmerman. Any suggestions? Thanks, JeffO _______________________________________________ caut list info: <a href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora="autourl"> https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a></blockquote> _______________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4017 _______________________________________________ caut list info: <a href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora="autourl"> https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a> </blockquote> _______________________________________________ caut list info: <a href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora="autourl"> https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a></blockquote> <x-sigsep></x-sigsep> _______________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4017</body> </html>