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Type A

Type A: for harpsichords, virginals and clavichords with a scaling of up to 37cm (14.5") for c" at a pitch of a' = 415Hz, and up to 35cm (13.75") at a pitch of a' = 440Hz.  Recommended maximum practical tensions are:

0.19mm                     3.1kg                                       0.27                           5.5

0.21                           3.7                                           0.30                           6.4

0.23                           4.3                                           0.33                           7.3

0.25                           4.9                                           0.36                           8.2

We can make this material in larger diameters, and either harder or softer for scale lengths which are longer or shorter than usual. Please enquire.

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