Very sorry, but I can't find the packets. Current tension feels no higher than with other strings I have had (and perhaps a bit lower than when the Larson gimped basses were on). I just gave Pyramid my current stringing setup and they sent me the strings.
DS On Oct 2, 2007, at 11:25 AM, Martyn Hodgson wrote: > Thank you for your response. > > I've seen your postings on the lute list but perhaps I've not > seen all of them because none mention the specification of the > Pyramid string ie 14--, 16-- or whatever. The only information > I've seen is your note from Pyramid that the basses are at a > tension of 4 KG (Newtons). This seems very high for a baroque lute, > but presumably if one can give them the precise string > specification the tension one requires can be calculated based on > their published tension tables (I have some old ones for 100--, > 12-- and 14-- strings). > > I really would be most grateful for more information about the > string specification and how you arrived at the most suitable core/ > overwinding ratio. Presumably when they come from Pyramid, there is > some sort of specification noted on the packet. > > MH > To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
