Mike I got the same problem with two set of S&S D last month. Twist will do nothing you need new string. Contact James. I glad to see that l'm not the only one to complain like they said to me... Serge Harel -----Message d'origine----- De : pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] De la part de Mike Spalding Envoyé : samedi 4 août 2007 00:38 À : Pianotech List Objet : Re: New bass strings, some dead Thank you to everyone who chimed in to answer this one. I've been away from the computer today, and just got home to find all your contributions. As it happens, these are Arledge strings. And James does not "suggest" that the strings should not be twisted at installation, he "directs" that they should not. From his website: "*Important!* Arledge bass strings DO NOT need to be twisted when installed. Doing so could cause undesirable effects." Several of you advised me to contact the string maker, which I certainly intend to do. I only wanted to ask if there was anything you thought I should check before doing so. As twisting is the only topic which came up, I guess it's time to call Mr. Arledge. cheers Mike PS What I recall from his class years ago, and a tour during the Nashville convention, is that he rotates the two ends of the core wire with independent computer controlled servo motors, so as to carefully control the twist in the core throughout the wind. He is able to create a counter-twist in the core, uniform over the length of the string, which actually tends to tighten the windings when the core is released from the lathe chucks. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/933 - Release Date: 02/08/2007 14:22 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/933 - Release Date: 02/08/2007 14:22
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