William, all things being equal better harmonicity can either be
achieved by a denser thinner string, or by a more flexible one. Carbon
is relatively dense, and that is why many are using a Savarez 4th and
5th. On the other hand, as I said in a recent message, Aquilla is
working on a more flexible NG string (which would also give better
harmonicity, and be closer in density to an equivalent gut Meanes, such
as a Venice). The advantage of using this with NG trebles would be that
your Meanes and trebles would presumably be closer in sound quality
(with less tonal break) as both include the NG polymer. This flexible
NG is not far from being commercialised (I believe).
Hopefully, Aquilla may also commercalise a loaded version of this
string, which would then mean there would be an NG string for all the
voices: Bass, Meanes, and trables.
Regards
Anthony
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De : William Samson <[email protected]>
A : "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Envoye le : Samedi 26 Novembre 2011 17h41
Objet : [LUTE] String material and inharmonicity
Dear Collective Wisdom,
Up until now I've mostly used nylon for my lute strings and it seems
to
be the case that nylon can't be used below the third course because
fretted notes will not be true due to the material being too stiff.
I have successfully used ordinary gut for a 4th course without
problems. I am also aware that high-twist gut, roped gut and loaded
gut
work well on lower courses, but cost a lot.
Does anybody know how nylgut, 'new' nylgut and fluorocarbon behave as
4th course strings? Are any of them satisfactory? Or would wound
strings be needed?
Any insights will be gratefully received, as I am planning to
re-string
my 10c lute - I'd like to stick with synthetics for cost reasons, but
would also like to minimise the use of wound strings as far as
possible.
Thanks in advance!
Bill
PS I have also posted this discussion on lutegroup.ning.com -
apologies for cross posting
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