[CAUT] Restringing treble

[Ron Nossaman]

>It seems to me that the following may  prove this theory.
>
>The next time you experience a broken string, measure the pitch change on 
>adjacent strings/notes. Then press down on the bridge about 7 lb. worth. 
>If there is no effect on the pitch on these adjacent strings, you will 
>know it is not the downbearing change on the bridge causing the pitch 
>change. After the new string is installed, check the adjacent strings again.

If someone who uses an ETD tries this, please post the results to the list.


>Do you think this will prove the point? I've not done this, but I will do 
>this the next time the situation occurs. This has been enlightening, 
>because I've always heard that pitch change takes place due to the change 
>in downbearing on the bridge and soundboard.
>
>Sincerely,
>Gary Mushlin, RPT

All of us have always heard that, but I don't see much indication that it's 
true.

Ron N