Breaking strings

[Newton Hunt]

Look at all other points of wear.  Knuckles, key bushings, etc.

Also find out what type of "music" is being played on it.  Is it being
used by students as a practice instrument?

Very likely the best solution is to restring the two top treble
sections.

		Newton

Lance Lafargue wrote:
> 
> Hi list,
> I have a customer with a Steinway B (University) that has begun breaking
> strings.  The piano is less than 10 yrs old.  Other than
> wearing/flat/widened striking surface on hammers, are there any other things
> I should investigate while at the piano next week?  Thanks,
> 
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> Mandeville, LA
> New Orleans Chapter, PTG
> lancelafargue@bellsouth.net
> 985.72P.IANO