Michael complained:
> That is the reason why I post so little.  I only know that when I fit
> a new string, it takes a little time to STABILISE.
>
I don't follow, Michael? I wasn't quibbling with your terminology (which
is certainly not uncommon in the context of new strings), or being
pedantic - in fact I wasn't being critical at all, merely interested in
opening up a little exploration of the phenomena involved with newly
strung strings in a little more depth. To do that requires a more careful
definition terms used to describe different effects, and what
they imply colloquially.

Don't be touchy...

Stephen

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