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

[Michael Magness]

On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM, Roger at Integra.net <rgable at integra.net>wrote:

>  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 <ifixpiano at gmail.com>
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *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
>> --
>>
>> I think we are a product of all our experiences.
>> Sanford I. Weill<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/sanfordiw283095.html>
>>
>>
>> Michael Magness
>> Magness Piano Service
>> 608-786-4404
>> www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/>
>> email mike at ifixpianos.com
>>
>>
>>
>
> Hi Al,
> You're suggesting repinning as well rather than making coils & using the
> same pins?
> Mike
>
>
> --
>
> I think we are a product of all our experiences.
> Sanford I. Weill<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/sanfordiw283095.html>
>
>
> Michael Magness
> Magness Piano Service
> 608-786-4404
> www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/>
> email mike at ifixpianos.com
>
>

Thanks Al & Roger,
I believe the tuning pins are tight enough to accomplish the job without
replacing them, I just wasn't sure how long it *should* take I was guessing
about 4 hours or so plus the re-tunes & tuning, just looking for
confirmation.
Thanks again,
Mike
-- 

I think we are a product of all our experiences.
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Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/>
email mike at ifixpianos.com
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