Steinway bass string

[Clyde Hollinger]

Friends,

I got a call today from a regular customer reporting that the E1 bass
string had torn on a 1979 model B.  I spliced the string for the time
being, but on a Steinway I think I should put in a new one.  Is it best
to order that from Steinway?  Do they make their own strings, or can I
order it directly from the string manufacturer and save a few bucks?

Regards, Clyde