Protetto: Fractional cello strings and varnished strings

We started considering the option of using a A string of 1/8 cello to tune up to e on cello da spalla. The idea is good but the calculations proved it false, we need a longer instrument than that, ideally a 63cm vibrating length which is a bit longer than a 3/4 cello. So, maybe a light tension of a 3/4 cello would work, switching all the strings tuning them up of a fifth. But we have the problem of the low C...

Here in the box below you can find my calculations for this idea of Paul, in which I used the simplified formula from Toyohiko Satoh but I simply didn't take care of all the things that are not variables. So, the gauge is not variable as we are looking into the possibility to use a given string, and also the tension is not a variable because we are trying to keep the same tension, more or less.

After discussing this topic I gave a short presentation on the issue of Varnished strings. Here summer is approaching so people is asking about how Varnished strings are, or are not, a good idea to have longer lasting strings. Attached is the draft of my report, I will soon share the definitive version.

Below here is the video recording, thanks for watching and see you soon!