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[Mike Kurta]

    In my experience, strings break VERY infrequently.  Two examples:  Every piano I junk, I purposely crank each pin until the string breaks.  Almost all pins rotate 1/2 turn or more before the string lets go.  The Syracuse chapter had a "string breaking party" this spring at one of the local dealers.  They donated a piano headed for the dump and each member took a turn purposely breaking strings.  It was an eye opener.  All were amazed how much punishment each string took before letting go.  Sure there are exceptions, but I've found the vast majority of pianos will take pulling up to pitch and beyond in one shot no matter how flat.  Do not be afraid.  Newer pianos or old, there is no predictability, and like bananas, broken strings can come in bunches but seldomly.  (seldomly ??)    Just my 2 shekels.....
    Mike Kurta, RPT
    Formerly Syracuse chapter
    
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