Last Three Strings

[Glen_Deligdisch@sil.org]

     Dear List,
     
     I am restringing a York 1919 full upright piano.  While removing the 
     old strings I came across something that puzzles me.  The lower 
     stretch of the treble steel tri-strings are all 20 gauge except for 
     the last three strings.  These three go back a gauge to 19.  The piano 
     strings were original from manufacturer and the factory technician 
     clearly marked with pencil on the edge of the bridge that this is so.
     
     I thought string scales were progressive.  I head back first thing in 
     the morning to finish stringing so will be done before many of your 
     comments come in. All the same, I am curious what you all have to 
     share?  Is this an isolated incident?  Would you go back with 19 or 
     20?  I will go back with 20 and change it later if I see I am wrong.
     
     Thanks much,
     
     Glen
     
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     Glen and Ruth Deligdisch
     P.O. Box 248
     Waxhaw, NC  28173
     
     Tel:  (704) 843-9089
     
     E-mail:  Glen_Deligdisch@SIL.ORG