May be wrong but I think these refer to the size of the instrument - 4/4 being
normal "full size".
The others being smaller (usually for children etc).
I think the 4/4 is what you should be looking at although maybe smaller strings
may be adaptable (and cheaper) but there my knowledge runs out..
Colin Hill
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Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [HG] cello string for D drone
What do they mean by 4/4 vs. 3/4 vs 1/2 vs 1/4 vs. 1/8 size? Which makes
sense for my application?
Mitch Gordon
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From: George Leverett-Altarwind Music <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: hg@hurdygurdy.com
Sent: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 9:30 am
Subject: Re: [HG] cello string for D drone
If you're on a budget, D'Addario Pro-Arte cello strings work fairly well.
They have a synthetic core with a silver winding (or Tungsten /Silver) which
seems to sound OK without unwanted overtones. If money is not such an issue,
strings with a gut core do sound a bit 'sweeter'. I'm not sure how a Phoenix
is braced on the inside, but you might consider going with 'Light' tensioned
strings.
George Leverett
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Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:37 AM
Subject: [HG] cello string for D drone
I need to replace the D petit bourdon drone on my D/G Phoenix. I notice
that the Muskett book calls for a G cello string, approx 1.20 mm, and I also
notice that the current (broken) string is steel (or some other metal) wrapped.
But I really don't know anything about cello strings, and it seems like some
are quite expensive. What is a reasonably priced brand and type of cello string
for this application?
Thanks in advance,
Mitch Gordon
Guerneville, California, US
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