Wurlitzer problem

[John Ross]

Hi,
I have noticed that some manufacturers of the cheaper models from the
70-80's.
They put the bass pins into the block too deep. This caused the wire to
cross back over
itself, and weakening it at this point. Some will break whether you
raise or lower the pitch.
Just plain shoddy workmanship, during manufacturing.
If you notice it before you tune, loosen the coil, unhitch it, back out
the pin and reconnect.
If you are lucky the wire will not be damaged and you will be ok.
Regards,
John M. Ross


Newton Hunt wrote:

> John and List,
>
> Metal fatigue is the cause for stings breaking at the tuning pin.
>
> This is evidence that the pins have been turned excessively, up and
> down, in the past or present.
>
> Metal fatigue is not reversible for our application.
>
> There is no solution for this problem except splice the strings when
> they break or resting the bass section entirely.
>
> Tuning pin movements must be kept to the absolute minimum during
> tuning.
>
> If you are taking tension off the strings for bridge repair or other
> reasons you can expect some of them to break at the tuning pin.
>
> Strings break at two places (mostly): at the agraffe or capo bar
> during playing or at the tuning pin during tuning.
>
> Learn to splice.
>
>                 Newton