Tied bass string, will it break?

[Richard Moody]

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> From: rchayden1@juno.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Tied bass string,  will it break?
> Date: Friday, October 22, 1999 11:05 AM
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> From a tip in the Journal,  always tie strings with a new piece one size
> larger than the original.  For some reason they don't break.  This really
> works.

yes, right according to common sense.  
> 
> I also keep the clipped off tails (from putting on new sets of bass
> strings) in my tool kit.  Between them and a micrometer I can size up and
> fit a new piece on easily.  

I figure there are three sizes you need. #20, 22, 24. In my case #22 was needed for
F1. In my experience the bass string likely to break is the first single string,
which is f1 or G1  or G#1. which should be #22. 


> 
> Also, jerk the string over the bend, (requires bravery and leather
> chaps), but less likely to break.  

I don't like to jerk anything in a piano, when a nudge will do. I don't know what
"over the bend " means.  
> 
> Also, wind the new piece on a pin in your hand, then pry it back into the
> pin in the piano.  Don't disturb that old pin much by multiple turns or
> it may not hold after you're done.

YES!! but botheration!!  I suspected the Emerson pins were tapered, but I don't
think they are. It turned out 4 half turns and back in and then out  3 to accept the
tied string. 
> 
> I like the old Emersons uprights.  Big tone, well made.> Roger Hayden, RPT

Yes, this was (is) massivly over engineered ! ! !  I wish I had a web  site and
could post a picture or two.    ---ric 
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