[pianotech] How Much Time to Remove & Replace set of Bass Strings on Yamaha G2?

[Roger@Integra.net]

Michael,
If the tuning pins are tight, I would suggest you use the existing tuning pins. You're likely to get yourself into more trouble if you pull the pins and replace with a larger pin. Carefully back off 1/2 to 3/4 turns and transfer the coil from your dummy pin. This will be difficult with the last 6 or 8 notes in the extreme bass, but you'll have less overall problems than if you replace the pins and find your replacements are jumpy, too big or too loose.
Roger Gable
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michael Magness 
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  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:20 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] How Much Time to Remove & Replace set of Bass Strings on Yamaha G2?



  On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 5:06 PM, Al Guecia/Allied PianoCraft <alliedpianocraft at hotmail.com> wrote:

    Mike, figure about 4 to 5 hours at your rate. Don't forget to add the cost of the tuning pins as well as the strings. Two to three pitch raises and a tuning. 


    Al -
    High Point, NC






    On Mar 14, 2011, at 4:48 PM, Michael Magness wrote:


      I have to do an insurance estimate on a G2 that was soot damaged about 13 or 14 years ago. The customer had the piano "cleaned" at the time but the tech didn't see the need to replace the strings. They are now very dead.
      I have a price on a replacement set of strings but have only strung bass sections as part of restringing jobs or hooking the strings back on the hitchpins & tightening after bridge repairs. 
      The last job I did like this was 25+ years ago & I have no recollection of how long it took! (g)  

      Thanks,
      Mike 
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      Michael Magness
      Magness Piano Service
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  Hi Al,
  You're suggesting repinning as well rather than making coils & using the same pins?
  Mike


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