Strings (new thread)

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:12:12 -0500
> From:          nhunt@jagat.com (Newton Hunt)
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject:       Strings (new thread)
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

I've been there and done that and I don't tie strings (except 
bass strings) anymore unless I have no other option.  I have 
never been happy with the stability of the tied string over 
time or its appearance.  I keep a piece each of the higher sizes 
in my kit for repairs ala Franz Mohr.

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA


> > I often get the client to pay up front for the new string, then when I > send the sample to the string maker I ask to have the new string > mailed to the client.
> 
> I would nuch rather splice than replace, even treble strings.
> 
> 	Newton
> 	nhunt@jagat.com
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> I am ready with radation and environment suit, gloves, boots and
> offensive hardware.
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