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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Kurt,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm sure someone will chime in with a few good
duplicators... I can tell you that for the most part I had used Mapes for
bass strings. That has changed though, I ordered 2 singles from them, one
for a S&S K52, the other for a Baldwin L. Both strings were not
calculated correctly, the length of the wrapping was to long for both. I
called them and was told "wait and see if they give you a problem, and if they
do we will replace them." I just don't have time for that kind of
crap! Over time I think its possible that the wrap will get vary close to
the termination points. Hell! Its got to stretch some! As far
as I know Schaff and Pianotek both use Mapes for duplication. Someone
please correct me if I'm wrong about that. Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Shawn</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=fortefile@gmail.com href="mailto:fortefile@gmail.com">kurt baxter</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:07
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Best Bass String
Duplication?</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>I need a single replacement bass string, I have the old string
to copy.<BR><BR>Does anyone have a favorite bass string source? I have
personally had<BR>buzzing strings from Shaff, and have heard of buzzing
strings from Pianotek,<BR>so is there anyone better for similar money? What
about turn around time?<BR><BR><BR><BR>Kurt<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>