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I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



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Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

I switched from Mapes a while ago as well. 

I have used JD Grandt and have been very happy with him. He calls if he sees something in my scaling that he has questions about. As long as my measurements are correct...no mistakes.

Currently I use Heller in Germany, and am quite happy with him too. Shipping from Germany is amazingly, somthing like $25 for 2 day delivery. So one does not have to worry about shipping delays. In my last order, I blew my measurements on a couple of strings, and decided to scale a couple differently. He did the re-work for me the next day and express mailed it for something like a 3 day order to arrival. Both will make strings with Paullelo cores, which have the lower tensile strengths you mentioned. Only Heller has Paullelo soft iron wraps if you want that.

As far as BP% of Mapes vs Roslau...its anyone's guess. This is one of my big dissatisfaction with Mapes. They do not publish any BP #'s, and I doubt they even have them to publish.  So comparing the two is a best guess equivalence.

------------------------------
Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 14:35
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Thanks Much Jim,
All i Have regarding comparing Roslau to Mapes is what a friend of mine said. He said that Roslau bends easier than Mapes. Does  that translate into lower tensile strength? i don't know.  When I get some Roslau, i'll break some strings and see what the difference if any is.
Thanks again.
-chris

------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 15:11
From: Jim Ialeggio
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I switched from Mapes a while ago as well.

I have used JD Grandt and have been very happy with him. He calls if he sees something in my scaling that he has questions about. As long as my measurements are correct...no mistakes.

Currently I use Heller in Germany, and am quite happy with him too. Shipping from Germany is amazingly, somthing like $25 for 2 day delivery. So one does not have to worry about shipping delays. In my last order, I blew my measurements on a couple of strings, and decided to scale a couple differently. He did the re-work for me the next day and express mailed it for something like a 3 day order to arrival. Both will make strings with Paullelo cores, which have the lower tensile strengths you mentioned. Only Heller has Paullelo soft iron wraps if you want that.

As far as BP% of Mapes vs Roslau...its anyone's guess. This is one of my big dissatisfaction with Mapes. They do not publish any BP #'s, and I doubt they even have them to publish.  So comparing the two is a best guess equivalence.

------------------------------
Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 14:35
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Chris, 

In my experience, the Roslau wire is more malleable than the Mapes wire and, perhaps as a result, seems to stabilize faster. (Sorry, I have no idea what that might mean in terms of tensile strength.)

The last couple of sets of Mapes bass strings I installed were several years ago. They were OK, but I sensed that there must be something better out there to be had. Since then, I have had very good experiences with both Heller and J. D. Grandt. I am told that G. C. is also top-drawer, and may try them next, just to see and hear for myself.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 16:59
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

Thanks Much Jim,
All i Have regarding comparing Roslau to Mapes is what a friend of mine said. He said that Roslau bends easier than Mapes. Does  that translate into lower tensile strength? i don't know.  When I get some Roslau, i'll break some strings and see what the difference if any is.
Thanks again.
-chris

------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 15:11
From: Jim Ialeggio
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I switched from Mapes a while ago as well.

I have used JD Grandt and have been very happy with him. He calls if he sees something in my scaling that he has questions about. As long as my measurements are correct...no mistakes.

Currently I use Heller in Germany, and am quite happy with him too. Shipping from Germany is amazingly, somthing like $25 for 2 day delivery. So one does not have to worry about shipping delays. In my last order, I blew my measurements on a couple of strings, and decided to scale a couple differently. He did the re-work for me the next day and express mailed it for something like a 3 day order to arrival. Both will make strings with Paullelo cores, which have the lower tensile strengths you mentioned. Only Heller has Paullelo soft iron wraps if you want that.

As far as BP% of Mapes vs Roslau...its anyone's guess. This is one of my big dissatisfaction with Mapes. They do not publish any BP #'s, and I doubt they even have them to publish.  So comparing the two is a best guess equivalence.

------------------------------
Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 14:35
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Rod Vernjak in Vancouver BC had a Steinway D that someone else rebuilt and placed the speaking length of note 88 somewhere around 56mm, (if I am remembering correctly) and it was strung with Roslau. The high treble strings kept breaking. Rod replaced the wire with Mapes and no more breaking.

------------------------------
Edward McMorrow
Edmonds WA
425-299-3431
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 18:34
From: Alan Eder
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

Chris,

In my experience, the Roslau wire is more malleable than the Mapes wire and, perhaps as a result, seems to stabilize faster. (Sorry, I have no idea what that might mean in terms of tensile strength.)

The last couple of sets of Mapes bass strings I installed were several years ago. They were OK, but I sensed that there must be something better out there to be had. Since then, I have had very good experiences with both Heller and J. D. Grandt. I am told that G. C. is also top-drawer, and may try them next, just to see and hear for myself.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 16:59
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

Thanks Much Jim,
All i Have regarding comparing Roslau to Mapes is what a friend of mine said. He said that Roslau bends easier than Mapes. Does  that translate into lower tensile strength? i don't know.  When I get some Roslau, i'll break some strings and see what the difference if any is.
Thanks again.
-chris

------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 15:11
From: Jim Ialeggio
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I switched from Mapes a while ago as well.

I have used JD Grandt and have been very happy with him. He calls if he sees something in my scaling that he has questions about. As long as my measurements are correct...no mistakes.

Currently I use Heller in Germany, and am quite happy with him too. Shipping from Germany is amazingly, somthing like $25 for 2 day delivery. So one does not have to worry about shipping delays. In my last order, I blew my measurements on a couple of strings, and decided to scale a couple differently. He did the re-work for me the next day and express mailed it for something like a 3 day order to arrival. Both will make strings with Paullelo cores, which have the lower tensile strengths you mentioned. Only Heller has Paullelo soft iron wraps if you want that.

As far as BP% of Mapes vs Roslau...its anyone's guess. This is one of my big dissatisfaction with Mapes. They do not publish any BP #'s, and I doubt they even have them to publish.  So comparing the two is a best guess equivalence.

------------------------------
Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 14:35
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

And then of course there's Paulello wire that comes in soft, normal, and extra strong. 

Pwg

------------------------------
Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 22:16
From: Edward McMorrow
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

Rod Vernjak in Vancouver BC had a Steinway D that someone else rebuilt and placed the speaking length of note 88 somewhere around 56mm, (if I am remembering correctly) and it was strung with Roslau. The high treble strings kept breaking. Rod replaced the wire with Mapes and no more breaking.

------------------------------
Edward McMorrow
Edmonds WA
425-299-3431

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 18:34
From: Alan Eder
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

Chris,

In my experience, the Roslau wire is more malleable than the Mapes wire and, perhaps as a result, seems to stabilize faster. (Sorry, I have no idea what that might mean in terms of tensile strength.)

The last couple of sets of Mapes bass strings I installed were several years ago. They were OK, but I sensed that there must be something better out there to be had. Since then, I have had very good experiences with both Heller and J. D. Grandt. I am told that G. C. is also top-drawer, and may try them next, just to see and hear for myself.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 16:59
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

Thanks Much Jim,
All i Have regarding comparing Roslau to Mapes is what a friend of mine said. He said that Roslau bends easier than Mapes. Does  that translate into lower tensile strength? i don't know.  When I get some Roslau, i'll break some strings and see what the difference if any is.
Thanks again.
-chris

------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 15:11
From: Jim Ialeggio
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I switched from Mapes a while ago as well.

I have used JD Grandt and have been very happy with him. He calls if he sees something in my scaling that he has questions about. As long as my measurements are correct...no mistakes.

Currently I use Heller in Germany, and am quite happy with him too. Shipping from Germany is amazingly, somthing like $25 for 2 day delivery. So one does not have to worry about shipping delays. In my last order, I blew my measurements on a couple of strings, and decided to scale a couple differently. He did the re-work for me the next day and express mailed it for something like a 3 day order to arrival. Both will make strings with Paullelo cores, which have the lower tensile strengths you mentioned. Only Heller has Paullelo soft iron wraps if you want that.

As far as BP% of Mapes vs Roslau...its anyone's guess. This is one of my big dissatisfaction with Mapes. They do not publish any BP #'s, and I doubt they even have them to publish.  So comparing the two is a best guess equivalence.

------------------------------
Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2019 14:35
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Original Message------

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Second that with James Arledge!

Pwg

------------------------------
Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 07-05-2019 07:19
From: Paul Williams
Subject: Music Wire Question or two

I have used Roslau wire almost exclusively for 28 years and never really had any problems with them.  I've used Mapes, generally for bass strings, but if I want to splurge, I'll use Arledge. They are excellent bass strings.

 

Paul

 

Original Message------

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------

Original Message------

I am in the process of making a big switch from Mapes. After many errors ( with bass strings) and discussions with fellow tech friends, i am planning on switching over to Roslau music wire. I was always under the assumption that Roslau had a higher tensile strength than Mapes, but have been told that's not true. If Roslau has a lower tensile strength, that would be more to what I want. Does anyone know for sure? How much of a difference?

On the bass strings, I am going to be trying JD Grandt. Any feedback or review or tips on would be appreciated.
Thanks
-chris



------------------------------
Troubles are Bubbles, and they just float away.
chernobieffpiano.com
grandpianoman@protonmail.com
Knoxville, TN
865-986-7720
------------------------------