Bridge only

[Joseph Garrett]

Mike said: "Had a weird one today. 1959 Lester spinet, average condition,
been in 
the same heated/cooled home all it's life. The bridge pins and strings 
where they cross the bridge were rusted, bad. No rust of any sort 
anywhere else. Four strings were broken and missing when I arrived, the 
rust had severely corroded the strings at the bridge crossing and very 
wild strings everywhere due to the poor termination.
 
Anyone run across this before on a bridge only?"
 
Mike,
I'd suggest asking the Client if anyone uses DMSO. This stuff can cause
what you have described. I've had two incidents of such.
Regards,

Joseph Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I