[pianotech] string replacement

[Joe Goss]

Hi,
 Just be sure to get the string on the correct side of the damper wire >g<
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken & Pat Gerler" <kenneth.gerler at prodigy.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 5:39 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] string replacement


>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
>>>
>>
>>
>