String Removal during Restring with Original Pins

[David Love]

I don't know about the effect on the rim and soundboard (though I can't
imagine it would be a problem), but I like to take everything off and
unload the board to compare the bearing loaded and unloaded to see if I
might want to make adjustments.  

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Bill Ballard <yardbird@vermontel.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 10/3/2003 8:37:35 PM
> Subject: String Removal during Restring with Original Pins
>
> Dear List,
>
> I about to restring a large piano leaving the original 2/0s in place. 
> I'd like to know about how large of section of old strings should be 
> removed during the process. Certainly, best use of time would be to 
> remove *all* strings. The owner is saving the old bass strings 
> (although they'll be off and pulled aside during the tenor section).
>
> Is there any point in trying to maintain some fraction of the string 
> load, or should I simply say that there is nothing to be gained by 
> trying to spare the board and rim of the complete unloading and 
> reloading. It really seems as though I should completely remove all 
> plain strings at the outset, to streamline the work flow.
>
> This has nothing to do with seating, spacing and finishing touches on 
> the restringing. It's a simple matter of whether the complete 
> unloading and reloading is something I should avoid. (Don't worry. 
> I've got a lawyer who tells me I can sue you guys if I get bad 
> advice.)
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Bill Ballard RPT
> NH Chapter, P.T.G.
>
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