[2957]Re:Re:marimba string (468 reads) 2003-06-01 09:00:22
 
Thomas Alexander
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Good suggestions, but I would add that apart from durability you should also find something with a certain degree of softness otherwise you will get a definate buzzing noise from the string. All the leading marimba makers have tried to come up with a solution to this issue... If your instrument sounds good enough to warrent the cost, you might approach one of these makers directly and ask for "replacement" string.

I have found that if you treat these "softer" string with respect, and don't over tighten them, the life span is rather long. My current one has lasted 7 years, but I do have a spare...



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[2955]Re:marimba string <Dan> 2003-05-31 02:37:00
[2957]Re:Re:marimba string <Thomas Alexander> 2003-06-01 09:00:22
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[2958]Re:marimba string <Bill> 2003-06-03 04:48:33