Hi Tom, I thought that's what I said! :-) I agree with you but I just don't want to do it in my particular situation. I'd rather replace with new strings! Avery >Avery, >Respectfully, IMHO I disagree. A successful knot in the non speaking >area is a victory. I see string knots from long gone techs and even >those of my own surviving indefinitely and as an effective, economical >repair. > To me they speak of craftsmanship, however simply executed. > Tom Driscoll Avery, Ya, but those dusty old knots really are cool! Seriously ---and we are talking bass strings here---Splicing = Lower cost, Less time, consistent tone with the other old strings, Less instability-- I.E. fewer trips back to the piano to retune. In my opinion this is the superior repair. We can disagree here --amicably of course--- but its win, win, win, win (enough already Tom) for the non speaking length splice over bass string replacement. I know this isn't the most earth shaking thread, but aint it refreshing that were talking tech tonight. Peace Tom Driscoll
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