[pianotech] Re universal strings?

[Mr. Mac's]

Joe,

You don't have to feel bad about saying anything
   concerning this subject. I fully expect hearing
   uncomplimentary remarks concerning Universal strings.

I have installed many Universal strings over the years with numerous success.
So what others say doesn't really matter against the direct experience
   I have had with them.

I don't ever measure the core because there is no similarity
    in the cores of Universal strings and manufactures strings.
One is flat and round, the other is squarish.
Because of that a good core match is not possible.

I stand by what I shared with Lance.

Keith

On Feb 4, 2011, at 10:55 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:

> 
> Keith said:
> "Lance,
>  
> The .144 will work, but may not blend in with its neighbors.
> Better to have one with the overall diameter.
> Don't be concerned with the core.
>  
> I have one if you need."
>  
> Keith,
> I hate to say it, but the core match is critical! Lack of multiple core sizes to choose from is the reason why techs have not had a great deal of success with the universal strings. The core is THE criteria for inharmonicity matches. Yes, we should strive to match the outer wrap, but a few thousands one way or another, with a good core match, will not make for a poor replacement. Go figger.<G>
> Joe
>  
>  
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I
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