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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Diane</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Have used appox. 75 sets =
of these
strings. I find that of all strings I've used these require the least =
amount of
twist. Typically I twist one turn in the bi-chord section and a half in =
the
monos. I have tried Roger J.'s suggestion using only a =
half turn
with equal success. Take your pick. I've even heard of some guys =
using
none. Hey if they buzz a little later add some twist. As a matter of =
fact I
can't recall ever having one buzz, hmmm maybe my =
memory............</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> If your =
project has a
supplemental tenor section such as the Stwy A's,Mason AA or other. I =
find
that sometimes one & half turns are needed to get these =
strings to
brighten. Even at that it may take several days to a week for them to =
completely
develop tonally. I usually start with one twist and wait a few days to =
see
if further twisting is required .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> At first the tone =
can have a bit
of a dead string sound but don't panic. They will come up. If they don't =
come up
another 1/2 twist or so will usually take care of this. If more than 2 =
twist are
used in a string It's almost for certain to develop an annoying false =
beat
later. Ask me how I know.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Best </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
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black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=dianepianotuner@hotmail.com
href="mailto:dianepianotuner@hotmail.com">Diane Hofstetter</A> =
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, September 01, =
2001 3:29
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Twist GC bass =
strings?</DIV>
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<DIV>
<P>Hi all,</P>
<P>I'm just about to install my first set of Danny's strings in
<U>years.</U></P>
<P>I forget, my "oldzeimers" is acting up again, I don't need to twist =
them,
right?</P>
<P>Thanks,</P>
<P>Diane<BR><BR></P><BR><BR><BR>Diane Hofstetter </DIV>245-M Mount =
Hermon
Rd.#343
<DIV></DIV>Scotts Valley, CA 95066
<DIV></DIV>ph 831-438-6222
<DIV></DIV>fax 831-430-9741
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