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Title: Primitive/Classic strings v Dacron?
Post by: BrokenArrows on January 04, 2013, 12:43:00 PM
How do hemp, linen, etc strings compare to Dacron when it comes to temporary/permanent elongation (stretch/creep)?
Title: Re: Primitive/Classic strings v Dacron?
Post by: rainman on January 04, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
Good linen string is stronger and has less stretch than Dacron.  I have not used Hemp.
Title: Re: Primitive/Classic strings v Dacron?
Post by: ChrisM on January 05, 2013, 12:18:00 PM
I have wondered the same thing.  If Linen is stronger and has less stretch then why did people swap to Dacron?
Title: Re: Primitive/Classic strings v Dacron?
Post by: Traxx on January 05, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
Because Linnen has a habit,of just lettin go and breaking,without much sign of wear n tear.Folks used to just change the strings out after so much use,just to avoid it happening.