>On a quality piano, I would opt for replacing both strings of the bichord thus >reducing possibilities of a mismatch in the harmonics. However, if a splice >will hold and the customer is not put off by a small knot in the wire; >I would leave it at that. > Hi Jon, This is a case where I would agree to splicing as the a first option. Not being a fan of spicing, I would then opt for changing both strings at the end of the teaching season, so they could settle over the summer. Causing minimum annoyance. I'm making an assumption that this is a teaching grand that is well maintained, since it is tuned 3 or 4 times a year. Again, educate the customer on options. At the University, I have 3 pairs of bicords to replace this year, seems I have 2 or 3 every spring. Time September rolls around, the strings have settled in quite well. First couple of stretches tune the octave a beat or so sharp. This is a judgement call, but I have never had a complaint, after telling the prof and or office what has been done. Performance piano's is a different story. But they are tuned a few times a month, so no big deal. Regards Roger
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