stretching new bass strings

[Kristinn Leifsson]

Hi Terry,

Just use a string hook on the copper... NO, DON´T DO THAT.  And no I´m not 
speaking from experience :)

You´ve had good advice, but I was also told that if you lessen the tension 
just enough so that you can get your fingers behind the string and stretch 
it gently outwards, that will do a lot.  I know it´s lateral pressure but I 
figure it doesn´t harm and it doesn´t take a lot of time.

Kristinn

At 21:20 16.10.2000 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I'm replacing a broken bass bichord on a U1 tomorrow, amd I want to do 
>whatever I can to minimize the return visits to "pull up" and retune the 
>new bass string. I'm looking for tips on the best way to stretch the new 
>string immediately after installation. your ideas are much appreciated!
>
>Terry Peterson
>Los Angeles, CA
>Associate Member, PTG
>
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