Bass String Replacement

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Fri, 11 Apr 1997 10:47:20 -0400
> From:          jpiesik@arinc.com
> Subject:       Bass String Replacement
> To:            pianotech@byu.edu
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu


John,

I've done it many time...Just go for it.  Remove the strings
(after you have the new ones), don't worry about any order or
such and do your stringing.  I have found that the rest of the
piano really isn't changed that much.

ilvey, RPT
Pacifica, CA

>
> When replacing just the bass strings on a KG-2C, how many strings do you feel
> comfortable with letting down at one time?
>
> Let them all down at the same time, and replace them all in one shot? Or,
> replace an octave or so at a time to even out the tension?
>
> Is it really necessary to be overly cautious in this regards?
>
> What's your experience with only bass string replacements in a grand?
>
> Thank you,
>
> John Piesik, RPT
>      Carlsbad, CA
>
>