Buzzing string problem

[Elian Degen]

Hello

I carry several sets of universal strings for when I have to replace strings
an I never had problems with them.
I measure where the copper shoud end and then I use a round plier, I place
it there and aplying presure I rotate it in the direction of the wound until
it cuts trogugh, when it arruves to the steel core, you wil notice that the
copper looks pressed, I clean the other end, and then, when I put the string
I give it 1 and 1/2 twist also on the dirction of the wound.

If you still have some  margine to work with near the end of the wound, try
to use this method near the end of the coil,
and twist the string once placed, maybe you can save it, if not, use another
one. Better to loose a string than a customer

regards

Elian


>A newbie question:
>
>I replaced a broken bass string with a universal replacement bass string
>and it now buzzes when played.  I think I've located the problem to be a
>loose copper winding at the end of the string where I unwound it to
>match the old string. .  I've tried pinching the copper winding with a
>pliars, but this kinda makes it worse.  Question:  Could I use a torch
>and melt the copper winding,  pinch it some more in a vice,  mash it
>with a hammer, or chuck the string and do it again with another one.
>Any adivice would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Phil Ryan
>PTG Assoc.
>
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