Kimballs and breaking strings

[Dennis Benson]

Leslie W Bartlett wrote:
>
> 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.

	I doubt if a high tension scale has anything to do with it. I've
tune many Baldwins with high tension scales and have no such problems.
	I also broke 2 treble strings today. Some of the strings had rust
but not at the break. Both strings broke at the coil.
	I'll be interested to hear opinions.
		Dennis