Mike Eaton on the U.K. list suggested that the string was fractionally thinner near the bridge, so the average thickness (which is what matters for gauge on an openly vibrating string) was not constant through the scale length. He suggested that I turn the string around and see if that fixed the problem. Since I had about nine extra inches at the head end, I tried it and it seems that doing so put the thinner portion past the nut end and fixed it. The tangents now line up as I would expect.
Now, of course, I'm finding other things wrong (like some high harmonics I don't like), but I expect cotton and rosin can take care of those problems (or I'll get a different kind of string, but I want to try this one out first). Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I guess it shows there's always something new to learn. Arle --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
