Kimballs and breaking strings

[PDtek@aol.com]

On the subject of why Kimballs would be breaking strings, I might offer one
possibility. On some pianos, usually  of lower quality, ones that were
carelessly strung, those that have had loose pins driven, poor design, etc.
the string overlaps the coil as it comes off the pin, creating a sharp bend
and weakening the wire at a point where there is a great deal of tension.
This condition IMO, along with a severe angle around the plate bridge pins is
why the Yamaha P-202s would throw strings like crazy in the bass section.
Whether this condition applys to your situation or not, it pays to keep an
eye out for these coils and tune the pin as gingerly as possible.
Dave Bunch