[pianotech] string replacement

[Ken & Pat Gerler]

I just replaced "nine" broken treble strings in a grand (Samick) piano in a 
church where the strings were broken for several years SO the dampers had 
been knocked out of alignment. Five bass strings were also broken and one 
piece of the felt had been knocked off also - 3 1/2 hours getting all the 
strings back on.  No, I didn't remove any dampers. It is easy if you are 
careful to get the strings in and under the dampers. As was said, just be 
careful. It helps sometime to remove the action (uprights and grand) to 
access the strings easier. Spinets are another operation altogether!

Ken Gerler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <david at piano.plus.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 5:50 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] string replacement


>I leave it in. Otherwise, it's a longer job. Why remove it? All that's
> needed is a bit of care, surely?
>
> Best,
>
> David.
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>> I have a question about replacing a string on a grand piano. When
>> replacing a string do you remove the damper
>> or leave the damper in?
>> Does it matter? I would like to hear what you all do.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jack Houweling
>>
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>