[pianotech] string replacement

[Jack Houweling]

Thanks for all the replies, I was just curious. I leave the dampers on myself until I heard of two different technicians
who take out dampers when replacing strings. I thought I was doing something wrong.

Jack



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  From: Paul T Williams 
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  Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 5:41 AM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] string replacement



  Same thing here, as probably all university settings.  You get really good really fast. Just be careful! You'll be fine. 
  Paul 



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  Jack: 
    
  I leave the damper on.  Here at the school I have to replace lots of broken strings so I get lots of practice.  If you’re careful you can work the string under the damper without damage.  Of course, a majority of the treble strings that are broken don’t have dampers. 
    
  dp 
    
  David M. Porritt, RPT 
  dporritt at smu.edu 
    
  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jack Houweling
  Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 1:09 AM
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  Subject: [pianotech] string replacement 
    
  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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