>BTW, we may all know this, but just in case, Yamaha (and other makers) offer >up-size replacement tuning pins for the purpose of restringing. There are >two (metric) sizes available between the originals and our standard 2/0 >(.282"). They're more costly, but work very well. > >Many thanks, >Mark Cramer >Brandon University > Hi Mark, The Yamaha's that we are re pinning at the U of S we are using standard 2/0 pins with very good results. Hand reaming with a standard 2/0 drill bit. Three have been done this way, and it saves about $75.00 on the pins. And the time cutting the bags with only 5 pins in them. Maybe the increase in cost is the packaging. <grin> Roger Roger Jolly Saskatoon, Canada. 306-665-0213 Fax 652-0505
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