Tuning sequence question

[Ron Nossaman]

> But......
> I'd rather tune the bass 2-3 times in preference to breaking bass 
> strings. Even for brand new pianos Samick commands: "Wound strings are 
> at no point during the tuning raised higher than 10 cents above A-440."
> 
> Scott Jackson

I haven't seen any Samick scales, but if they're anything like 
Yamahas, that's probably good advice. I see Yamaha scales with 
some of the wrapped strings over 70% break at A-440.

Ron N