That's the problem, I have no idea what I have at the moment - other than the drones are wound (wound what I don't know) and the rest are gut. I will have to write to Herr Seibert (the maker) and ask what he used I think. Ah, the learning process........... Colin Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 5:32 AM Subject: Re: [HG] Strings
> Oh Collin, this could be an question that is answered in 200 different ways. > So, first start by telling us what you have now, whether you play gut or > nylon or metal, what sound you like and if you use wound strings on the melody. > Basically it is best to list what you have and the answers will follow. > > Although, this is not the definitive list of strings and various players > say "I like this or that string or size" it will work as a guide. > _http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/1045/strings/strings.html_ > (http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/1045/strings/strings.html) > > I personally use a .97 on the melody for the G and a 1.04 on the > trompette both natural gut. I have not yet had a need to replace the heavier drone > strings so I am not much help there. Keep in mind that the core of the larger > drones is something that you need to keep in mind as well not just the overall > diameter. > > That should make it easy......right. Sorry I couldn't make it easier. For > direct questions I differ to the Mathematical genius of Alden for the hard > questions. > > Scott >
