Wire Size

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Thank you Avery for the clarification.  I have a friend with an old spinit, a Hennry Miller with a bass string problem.  Would you recommend a universal for this piano?
Marshall

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From: Avery <avery1 at houston.rr.com> 
No Marshall, not at all. Universal strings are replacement bass strings for old "beaters/spinets", whatever, that aren't worth doing correctly. Meaning having new bass strings made from a sample. You cut it to length, unwind the copper to approximate what was there for length originally and hope it comes out OK. I've used them, but never would on a good quality instrument. Except for a temporary emergency! 

Be nice, now, Joe. :-D

Avery Todd
University of Houston

At 09:22 PM 6/3/2006, you wrote:

Hi Dave,
Does this mean then that certain brands of pianos need that brand of string?  I'm curious.
Marshall

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From: Porritt, David 

To: joegarrett at earthlink.net ; Pianotech List 

Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 12:25 PM

Subject: RE: Wire Size


Joe:



I’ve been doing this work for 33+ years and while I used to have universal bass strings I haven’t for about 25 years.  What do you use them for?  (i.e. what kind of piano do you hate so much that you use universals on it?)



dave



David M. Porritt

dporritt at smu.edu



From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [ mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett

Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 9:41 AM

To: pianotech

Subject: Re: Wire Size



It is best to invest in the Tools of the Trade. First: a good micrometer. Second: Order the 1/3rd pound coils of wire, (with the Brake) Third: A complete set of Universal Bass Strings. Anything less, is not professional, IMO.

Since Money is always an issue, I'd suggest the Micrometer First, (borrow wire from your Mentor).

Regards,





Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)

Captain, Tool Police

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