Stringing schedule :
Enhancing the voice of your harpsichord
A stringing schedule is more than a simple list of wire diameters; it is the mathematical equilibrium governing the interaction between your instrument’s wooden structure and its sound production. As a harpsichord maker, I offer a comprehensive audit and recalculation of your stringing schedule to ensure the instrument’s structural longevity while optimizing its acoustic properties.
A dual benefit : structure and harmony
Optimizing the stringing schedule is a pivotal stage in an instrument’s life. It allows for simultaneous action on its mechanical health and its tonal nobility.
Structural serenity : protecting for the future
Refining the stringing schedule provides your instrument with a perfectly mastered balance of forces :
- Tuning stability : A structure no longer subjected to asymmetrical stress moves less, extending the life of your tunings.
- Preservation of the wood : By respecting the physical limits of the soundboard and the pinblock, future deformations—such as case twisting or pinblock failure—are prevented.
- Reliability and precision : Precise calculations drastically reduce the risk of breakage. Furthermore, new strings regain a healthy elasticity, immediately improving tuning accuracy.
Acoustic flourishing : revealing the timbre
Every instrument possesses an ideal "voice." Recalculating the schedule allows you to :
- Unleash Resonance : By finding the "sweet spot" where the metal reveals its harmonic richness without ever reaching saturation.
- Homogenize the Registers : Ensuring a seamless transition between the different materials (Iron, Yellow Brass, Red Brass).
Entrust your instrument to a professional
Whether you are an amateur musician, a concert artist, or a teacher, do not let chance dictate the tension of your strings.
Service areas
My workshop is located in Montpon-Ménestérol, but I travel throughout France to care for your instruments. I organize regular service tours in the following areas :
- Béarn : Pau, Lacommande, Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Tarbes, Lourdes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques & Hautes-Pyrénées).
- Le Perche : Around Bellême (Orne).
- Sarthe : Le Mans.
- Across France : Available upon request for group bookings or specific restoration projects.