Bass string scaling question

[Ron Nossaman]

> One can concentrate on tension,
> inharmonicity or what Robert's calls the "Z" factor or loudness, or some
> combination with varying emphases.  On most existing scales you are forced
> to compromise something as a smooth curve on all three is difficult, if not
> impossible to achieve.  

When you can put bridges where you want them, smoothing these 
three curves is not a problem. A fourth factor, of break%, can 
complicate things if you want to minimize break% jumps at 
scale transitions.


>Of course, it may not even be desirable.   And there
> is yet another issue which doesn't seem to be included in these calculations
> which is to account for the balance between fundamental and upper partials
> as you transition from trichord to bichord to monochord. 

Keeping an eye on core diameters and break% seems to give 
better results than found in most original scales.


> Where would your
> emphasis be for creating seamless transitions and balance.  Anyone else
> please feel free to offer your thoughts if you care to.    
> 
> David Love

My priorities for smoothing breaks are tension and Z first, 
then inharmonicity, then break%. Break% and plain wire to 
wrapped core diameters at scale transitions are useful for 
determining bridge location.
Ron N