Broken Strings

[Avery]

Anson,

In your case, since you don't have the supplies or (maybe) experience 
splicing stings, just send them
to Schaff or Mapes and have them duplicated.

Avery Todd

At 11:26 AM 3/30/2006, you wrote:
>Hello Everyone;
>
>I need to do my first string repairs ever.  Fun!  I have 3 broken 
>bass strings, broken very close to the tuning pin.  Yes... I broke 
>them myself.  Spinet, hadn't been tuned for 20+ years, didn't seem 
>to be rusty and I tuned flat first before raising the pitch (about 
>an entire semitone flat!) so I'm not sure if I could have avoided the break...
>
>Anyhow, I figure I should "splice" the old strings.  Since the 
>"splice" would be where the string isn't "live", is it necessary I 
>use the identical thickness of wire?  I am not planning to go full 
>time anytime soon and probably won't have much use for 3 roles of 
>wire.  I've also heard about moist fingers causing rust.  Do you 
>wear gloves when handling wire?
>
>Also if anyone is in the Toronto area could you refer me to a store 
>where I can buy supplies.  I have been purchasing everything online 
>so far and the shipping wait times make it hard for me to sleep at night.
>
>Appreciate all input, thanks all!
>
>Anson