Some guidelines can be found in the Destrem and Heidemann book.
But checking with Herr Seibert is IMHO the best approach.
Best regards
Pieter
On 10/2/06,
Colin Hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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
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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
>
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