Clyde, this scenario that you describe is probably one reason why I will fail the Technical Exam when I finally get to take it (I'll answer your post next, Wim)..string splicing..I have been shown various ways to do it by various RPT,s and not one of those ways made me feel comfortable with the outcome. I see very little splicing in the field. When I do, it's usually a mess and a problem to tune(always a tad flat). I understand the PTG's requirement that this skill at least be aquired to pass its test, but I also understand my own concience and my own 'customer service' attitude. I want that customer to feel that when a string breaks, they'll get a new one, which is what I do. I'm obviously not provicient, and probably don't care to be since I have yet to make an attempt in the field to splice. There's no doubt my inability for splicing will prevent me from becomming President of the PTG!, Phil
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