[pianotech] Deck the halls with universal bass strings

[wimblees at aol.com]

Rob

I use universals a lot, and very seldom have a problem. Make sure the winding is tight where you cut it off. Instructions in the Schaff Catalogue suggest you twist the winding with a pair of pliers. I also "knock" the winding down with the pliers. 



WIm



-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Mitchell <tpa2sfr at pacbell.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Mon, Dec 21, 2009 3:26 pm
Subject: [pianotech] Deck the halls with universal bass strings



I tried installing a universal bass string today and was again faced with unacceptable buzzing, even when I twisted the hitch-pin end multiple times.  So far my success rate with these has been about 1 out of 3.  I'm ready to start decorating the tree with the ones I have left since it seems that's about all they're good for.  
 
As far as prepping these for installation, am I missing something or is just the nature of the beast.  (I realize these are less than optimal compared with ordering new strings, but the customer really just preferred a quick solution).  
 
Rob
 
Mitchell Piano Service
(415) 994-1030
www.mitchellpianoservice.com
 

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