Kimballs and breaking strings

[Leslie W Bartlett]

Not known as a string breaker, I tuned a Kimball today and yet another
string broke. When I began making preparations to splice it, I could
actually see the wire had elongated where it went around the pin at the
top, and thus no splicing.  Does it have to do with "high tension
scales"?  Am I the only one in the world who finds Kimballs hate
me???????????????????/

Information on just what constitutes a high tension scale, why such were
made in the first place, and are they still used would also be
appreciated.

Thanks in advance,


Leslie Bartlett