Universal Bass String Deadness

[John Ross]

Hi Terry,
I have noticed, some of the universals, quite dull as well. I put it down to
old age, since they seem to be the ones I had for a long time. This is even
with a twist in the proper direction.
Regards,
John M. Ross
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 5:22 PM
Subject: Universal Bass String Deadness


> I work on an unfortunately high percentage of low-worth pianos whose
owners
> prefer minimal cost repair/maintenance alternatives. IMHO, when a new bass
> string is needed, in situations such as these, universal bass strings are
a
> sensible choice. Better pianos and more demanding clients get factory or
> reproductions from Mapes or wherever. Just had to say that so I don't get
> chewed up over the universal bass string use issue. I also splice the old
> string back in whenever possible.
>
> Most of the universals I install I would rate as quite acceptable, given
the
> piano, etc. But perhaps 10% or so that I install sound noticeably
dead/dull.
> Is this something that I am doing? Is it something about the piano? Or are
> these strings soooooo cheap that 10% of them are bad? Any comments?
>
> Terry Farrell
>
>
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