Hi Bob To date there is no data to support the idea that I have run into.. But the reasoning seems sound enough. It would be interesting if someone could actually quantify the alleged difference someday. In any case... it certainly cannot hurt unless your downbearing is effected adversely. Cheers RicB Hi List, I am getting ready to replace a set of very dead bass strings on a Steinway M. Do you think using German loops on the hitch pins would be an improvement? Anyone ever tried this on an M or similar bass string replacement job? If this would help the backscale portion of the string be less stiff, then the bridge and board could be acted upon more vigorously and make the bass sound a model size larger perhaps. Would you concur? If so, would Arledge or other bass string makers put this type of hitch pin loop on if requested? Curious, Bob Hull
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