I haven't been reading all the posts to this thread, but I'm a bit surprised to hear that some consider it a nonessential skill. I use it frequently - in fact just about every time I encounter a broken bass string - sometimes several at a time in Pentacostal churches. The result is much better than a universal string and even better than a custom duplicated string because it matches the rest of the section in age, wear, etc. It works out cheaper to the client because there is no second trip and is more profitable to me because it reduces my travel time. Furthermore, it is instantly usable and lasts as long as any other string. Happy client, happy technician. Paul S. Larudee, RPT
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