Set New Bass Strings

[Clyde Hollinger]

John:

I'm hesitant to recommend leaving the rest of the piano at pitch, but
when I needed to remove the bass strings to reglue a (vertical) bridge
to the apron, that's what I was advised from others to do.  I had no
problem.  I hope others will give their advice; don't go on mine alone. 
It might be safer to let the tension down somewhat on the rest of the
piano.

Clyde Hollinger, RPT
Lititz, PA

John Woodrow wrote:
> 
> List,
> What is the best way go about fitting a complete new set of bass strings.
> I would like to send the complete set of old bass strings to the string
> maker for duplication (20 year old Yamaha so I figure the scale will be
> better than I can do).  However, I am worried about the uneven stresses of
> removing all the bass strings with the rest of the piano at pitch.
> 
> Appreciate any advise.
> 
> Regards,
> John Woodrow
> Sydney, Australia