I use a half size larger, but not to reduce the risk of breakage. I always thought the thicker string might stretch less and therefore not need as many followup tunings. Paul S. Larudee, RPT Richmond, CA "Howard S. Rosen" wrote: > Friends, > > I've read several times that it is safer to use a thicker add-on when tieing > a string. I wonder if anyone can explain the reasoning behind this thought. > I am puzzled because I have always done just the opposite and have never had > a failure (once the knot was tied and the string was brought up to pitch). > > If 2 strings of differing widths were brought up to the same pitch, wouldn't > the thinner one reach the pitch with less tension?????? Therefore, I reason > that a thinner add-on is less likely to break than a thicker piece. Please > explain if this reasoning is wrong. > > Please send duplicate responses to me personally as I am not currently > subscribed to this list. Many thanks. > > Howard S. Rosen, RPT > Boynton Beach, Florida > hsrosen@gate.net
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC