Difficult string replacement

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Gordon and list -

If you take a piece of stave from a worn-out umbrella and put a curve on it
that's the reverse of the curve on the damper wire easing tool, it will carry
the end of the wire up over the muting felt that so many upright pianos have
in that area.

Bill Maxim, RPT

In a message dated 97-04-21 08:55:29 EDT, you write:

<<
 If you have one of those umbrella tools that the supply houses sell for
 easing damper guide bushings, you'll find that it makes a nice channel, when
 inserted above the pressure bar, to guide the new wire.  (keeps the wire
from
 plowing through the finish on the plate as you push it through)
  >>