At 07:12 PM 12/16/2007 EST, you wrote:
>   I am not sure if there is a reason today. Although as a note, there are 
>some earlier instruments that have a main bridge that is heavier (thicker)
>on  the bass side to help transfer more sound to the sound board. It is not
>all that  common but it does appear on the instruments from time to time.  

Hi Scott

I just wondered if the increased sting-to-wheel pressure inflicted on the
furthest
string at the dusty end of the box was kinder, soundwise, on the heavy or
lighter strings?

Which string is usually in which position? Why? A matter of choice or chance?

Regards, Tony

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