John, You might also want to make sure the plate screws are tight. :-) >If it would make you feel any better, you might check for plate cracks. > >As David says, go for it. > >Tom I've also replaced quite a few sets over the years without letting down the tension on the rest of it. Never a problem. Always on uprights though. I've never done just bass strings on a grand. Avery _____________________________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston 713-743-3226 atodd@uh.edu http://www.uh.edu/music/ _____________________________________
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