pianotech-digest V2000 #1000

[Clyde Hollinger]

Larry,

This was discussed at length some time ago.  The general consensus seemed to be
that you do not need to lower the tension in the tenor and treble sections to
remove the bass strings.

Regards,
Clyde

toto@fovea.pndr.upenn.edu wrote:

> Simple question:
>
> If one wanted to replace the extrememly dull sounding wound strings on an
> upright, would it be necessary to take the tension down on the treble strings
> to keep the plate tension from being too imbalanced?
>
> It would not be convenient to remove one or two bass strings at time because
> they are being sent out as a set for replication.
>
> Thanks.
> Larry