Hi Barrie, I would imagine if you are doing a temporary repair until the replacement string gets in, a knot would be just as good as a "universal" string. 1I often don't have any luck replacing just on of the strings in the unison. The new string doesn't match the old string's tone. New is brighter etc. I now order both strings and never have the matching problem. At Mapes, where I get my replacements, there is a $10.00 minimum so the extra string really doesn't cost much more. All said and done I don't splice much except bass strings (temporary like you) and tenor if it breaks at the tuning pin... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA > There is no evil it, just don't look like a professional job that is how > it is look at over hear. However, needs must in some situations like you > have described and if the stability is better for the fist few hours all > the better. As for hexcored bass string I only use them until I have a > re-placement, I have had odd new strings that don't mach, they get > sent back. The string maker will get it right the first time if you > keep sending his/hers strings back and worn them you will change string > maker. > > It could be that your string makers are out of practice at making odd > strings if you all splice :-) > > > Thanks for the fed back. I will have to give it a try, I will risk in on > a Birdcage. ;-) > > Barrie > > > > > > -- > > Barrie Heaton | Be Environmentally Friendly > URL: http://www.uk-piano.org/ | To Your Neighbour > The UK Piano Page | > pgp key on request | HAVE YOUR PIANO TUNED > > > David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA ilvey@jps.net
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