Broken Bass string

[Avery Todd]

Hi Roger,

   I'm no doubt showing my ignorance here, but what is a "curl of swarf"?
Sounds like something out of a Disney movie. :-)

Avery

>            A couple of suggestions, had an Everet with a similar problem
>that was traced to the plate pins, when they were hammered in, a small curl
>of swarf was found in the notch of the V bar and pin. If the V bar or pin
>has a sharp edge, it can cause this kind of problem.   Setting the let off
>to 3/16" can stop the breakage if the pianist is a pounder, the lost of ppp
>control is not usually noticed by this type of player.
>Regards Roger.
>
>Roger Jolly

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