Hello Brian, We repin occasionally, usually in our area of the world (North Tx, Southern Ok) by the time the piano needs pinning the strings are pretty far gone. But we have done some for manufacturers warranty, etc. It takes me almost as long to repin as to restring so it usually just saves some on parts and the chipping process (which does tend to go a bit quicker). Cosmetically (a big deal in the land of big hair) restringing with new felt, etc. tends to be an easier sell if all else is equal. New strings just look so nice! By the way, some interesting classes in Reno this year, check it out!! Best, Dale Dale Probst, RPT Member, TEAM2001 PTG Annual Convention Reno, NV --July 11-15, 2001 email: wardprobst@cst.net (940)691-3682 voice (940) 691-6843 fax TEAM2001 website: http://www.ptg.org/conv.htm -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Brian Lawson Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 10:26 AM To: pianotech Subject: Tuning Pin Replacement Hi, I just got the January issue of the Journal (late for me, eh Jim?). The article on tuning pin replacement, to me, highlights how different our approach to pianos is around the world, it is common practice here and in the UK where I trained and lived to do a re-pin, yet as the author says there seems to be some resistance to it in the US. Ladies and Gentleman of the jury, Is that the verdict of you all? Brian Lawson, RPT Johannesburg, South Africa TEXOMA CHAPTER http://texoma.int.chapter.tripod.com
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