Wire Size

[Avery]

For that particular brand, I probably would. :-D Man, I haven't seen 
one of those for many years. Thankfully! But I did make a lot of 
money over the years on that type of piano. But thankfully, I don't 
have to any more.

Alright now. Be kind.

Avery

At 10:06 PM 6/3/2006, you wrote:
>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
>
>-------------- Original message --------------
>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
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <mailto:dporritt at mail.smu.edu>Porritt, David
>>To: <mailto:joegarrett at earthlink.net>joegarrett at earthlink.net ; 
>><mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>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
>><mailto:dporritt at smu.edu>dporritt at smu.edu
>>----------
>>From: <mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org>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
>>Squares R I
>>
>>
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