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<DIV><FONT size=3> List</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Speaking of strings, I've had the pleasure =
now of
using about 6 sets of the Arledge strings & I like them very=
much. I like the neatness of the wraps etc. But as much as this I find=
the
tone color of the scaling a bit darker thru out but I find it
especially refreshing in the top of the bass scales where typically many mak=
ers
get a bit thin & whiny sounding which I believe is a tension
problem.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I haven't checked but I'd guess at a =
bit
heavier scaling being employed which, in my limited scaling experience
gives a darker tone with more power.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> IE the Old 1920's stwy L scale in the regio=
n of
notes 20 - 26 were scaled toward the 70% of breaking strength & they sou=
nded
awesome. When on occasion I have replaced sets where the tension was reduced=
in
this area the tone suffers greatly. ON having it corrected the tone came
back. I'm not finding this weakness in the Arledge strings at
present.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I'm interested in any ones feedback be it objecti=
ve or
subjective.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Cheers</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Oh & I like personal service, southern
hospitableness & a can do attitude.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> !!!!!!!!!</DIV>
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