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Post by miklos on Sept 21, 2017 12:42:33 GMT
Can anyone tell me what the gauges should be? Specifically #7, which I broke yesterday and need a replacement for. I have a new set coming in the mail, but I have some rolls of high quality instrument wire which I would like to utiilize in the meantime before it arrives.
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Post by davidmdahl on Sept 22, 2017 3:27:36 GMT
I checked my spare strings, but I don't see a gauge indicated on the package in a language I understand. You might just use a replacement that is between strings #6 and #8. I don't know what sort of string might require a dangerous amount of tension to bring it up to pitch, so be careful. Zither strings might be okay, but I bet piano wire would not be a good idea. You might check with the vendor of your guzheng, or replacement string order for advice. My expert is Carol Chang at Sound of China.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by miklos on Sept 23, 2017 0:42:27 GMT
Thanks David, Carol sent the new strings already!
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Post by davidmdahl on Sept 23, 2017 7:15:43 GMT
That's great! The right string is the best solution.
Best wishes,
David
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