Breaking Bass Strings on Samick

[Richard Brekne]

Farrell wrote:

> Thanks Don, I guess that is the way I'm leaning.
>  
> So to be sure to have the correct sized tuning pin with me when I 
> return, does anyone know what size pin would be original in the bass on 
> a mid-80s Samick console?
>  
My best guess would be 6,90 longs, but why not play it safe and take a 
couple of each size out there ?

RicB

> Terry Farrell
> 
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Donald Mannino <mailto:donmannino@comcast.net>
>     *To:* Pianotech <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, February 28, 2004 12:12 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: Breaking Bass Strings on Samick
> 
>     Terry,
> 
>     I think the best answer is that when strings break, install the new
>     one with a longer tuning pin, or simply use an oversized pin and
>     don't drive it down as far.  It's not ideal, as the pin will be more
>     flexible, but at least it will allow a better coil and departure angle.
> 
>     Don Mannino RPT