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Carol lei Breckenridge wrote:
> I had my French double harpsichord and Dulcken
> fortepiano restrung with [Birkett's] wire, and it was transforming -- as was also
> repinning the bridge and nut with softer brass pins.
The idea that brass (rather than iron?) bridge-pins could transform the
sound of an instrument is new to me. I am worried that soft brass pins
will develop a 'hook' where the wires cross, and even that electrolytic
action between iron wire and brass pin might occur in damp environments,
leading to breakages and difficult tuning.
Can anyone identify the specific effects of changing the bridge pins to
brass from iron?
Incidentally I completely agree with the comment about the excellent
tonal effects of Stephen's so-called 'P-wire'.
Sorry to write about maker's issues!
--
Peter Bavington
Clavichord Maker
291 Sprowston Mews
LONDON
E7 9AE
www.peter-bavington.co.uk
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