Bass String Installation

[Farrell]

It's done that way all the time with nothing scary happening.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
> I've got a new set of bass strings (and pins) to install.  My plan was to 
> install them one or two at a time so the changes in pressure on the plate 
> would be minimized, and I'd planned to do it this weekend.  However, the 
> pins shipment was waylaid, and they may not arrive in time for the 
> weekend.
>
> Is there any harm in destringing the entire bass section and doing cleanup 
> while waiting for the arrival of the pins?  It's a 1921 6'1" Baldwin 
> Grand.
>
> Thanks,
> John Dorr