Monopole strings??

**Matthew Tucker** · #1 08-28-2006, 09:01 AM

pls help me ID a packet of strings, bright pink, with "Monopole" written across the pack. chrome tape wound.

any ideas? I've never heard of these. This is the best image possible. I don't actually have the strings. just the photo.

mje · #2 08-28-2006, 09:21 AM

Any "made in" or other markings on the package? Are they steel, or what?

I did some research and the only "Monopole" I've been able to find is a French brass and woodwind company in the early 20th Century, and a musical instrument string company in the 60s.

On Ebay I found references to some Monopole-brand ukulele strings. I'm guessing someone has resurrected the name for a line of Chinese imports.

**Francois Blais** · #3 08-28-2006, 09:22 AM

An old brand from Picato maybe?
You can ask them and let us know!

**Matthew Tucker** · #4 08-28-2006, 09:27 AM

The pack looks very sixties to me. The only other words I can make out on the pic are "Multicore" and "WALES"

**Francois Blais** · #5 08-28-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker

..."WALES"

Another clue it comes for the UK.
Picato is a serious contender!