Buzzing bass strings

[Newton Hunt]

Newton J. Hunt wrote:
> 
> Dear Pat,
> 
> The likelyhook that it is the bass string wrap buzzing is great.  Also
> check along the length of the bass strings looking for glue drops.
> 
> There is a tool which helps twist and replace bass strings, but I have
> not used mine for years.
> 
> I like to use a pair of vise grips and lock onto the twisted part of the
> string.  Rotate the grips 360 degrees, so as to tighten the wrap, and
> replace onto the bitch pins, bridge it and tune it up.  If the buzz
> remains repeat and use 720 detrees.  If the buzz remains try twisting in
> the opposite driection.
> 
> If the hitch poins are barried well below the bottom board you may
> indeed have to remove the board itself, not just the bedals.  You will
> need a tilt truck to help with this job.  It is possible to lay the
> piano down on its back on two 2x4s (so you can get your fingers under
> the piano), but working on the floor is painful to the prayer bones.
> 
> When lowering tension on the strings pull hard on the string as you
> turn.  This will have the effect of unwinding the coil and will help
> prevent deforming the coil.
> 
> A coil lifter is the only other tool you will need for this job.
> 
>         Newton
>         nhunt@jagat.com