Hey Bill, this is Ted Yoder in Indiana. I've changed my strings down there
but it's a little hard to explain it in writing. Let's set up a time to
chat on the phone sometime. You can email me privately at ted@tedyoder.com
Hope you're doing well.
Ted
On Jul 8, 2012 11:07 AM, "Bill Flanagan" <flanorelli@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> I have a Masterworks 16/15c that I have been playing for many years. I'm
> looking for advice about changing the strings on my lower left satellite
> chromatic bridge. I rarely play any of those strings, and I would therefore
> like to replace them with a couple of lower notes. After consulting my
> playlist and talking with several other hammered dulcimer players, I'm
> wondering if the following scheme would be possible for the lower left
> satellite bridge:
>
> Bb (same as current note, but wound), string length = 33" nut to nut
> A (one octave below the lowest A on the bass bridge, but wound), string
> length = 34" nut to nut
> Either G or D (one octave below the lowest G or D on the bass bridge, but
> wound), string length = 34.5" nut to nut
>
> Can anyone point me towards information about what string gauges I would
> need for each, and where I could buy the (wound) strings? I've already been
> in touch with the folks at Masterworks, who initially told me they were
> working on a source but after several weeks ultimately told me they would
> not be able to help.
>
> Surely other list members or luthiers know this stuff, right?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Bill Flanagan
> Rexford, NY
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