Wurlitzer Bass string breakage.

[Jim_Harvey@yca.ccmail.compuserve.com]

     Alan Ladd (famous name you got there),

     You didn't mention where the new string(s) broke. However, some
     Wurlitzer's have a pretty radical angle of incidence as the string
     passes the upper stagger pin and reverses toward to the tuning pin.
     The hexagonal core of universals has been known to not like to render
     through this angle. In addition, there is an *additional* crimping
     effect on the string due to the angle the stagger pin is drilled. Even
     normal strings will cry uh-uh sometimes.

     Take heart. Had it (they) not broken, they wouldn't have sounded good
     anyway!

     You asked for suggestions. Order the correct custom string(s) from
     Mapes, or the string winder of your choice.

     Jim Harvey, RPT


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     I attempted to replace it with a universal bass string.  I measured
     the string with my Micrometer and with a string gauge.  I then
     proceeded to replace the string.  I pulled the string up to tension
     and as I when I did a test blow to make use I got the pin set,  The
     new string broke.  I tried again, remeasured to be sure I didn't make
     a mistake and then I used a 1/2 size larger string ( because I was out
     of the other size.)  The second string broke also.  I have never had
     this type of problem installing a universal bass string before. Any
     suggestions would be appreciated.