Universal bass string replacement

[Benny L. Tucker]

Hi Ron,
    Thanks for your reply. I hope this don't sound like a stupid question,
but If I do this, do I need to unwrap the windings where I splice.
    Thanks in advance.

Benny L. Tucker
Yamaha Factory Tuner
Precision Piano Tuning & Repair
Thomaston, Ga.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@cox.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: Universal bass string replacement


>
> >     I've had a whole set of universals in my truck since I started
tuning
> >outside of the plant, but until now I've been lucky enough to not need
them.
> >I usually splice a new leader if at all possible, but this one broke at
the
> >agraff.
>
> Benny,
> Try a splice in the speaking length before giving up. It won't make a bit
> of difference in the sound, and can get you off the hook quick and easy.
>
> Ron N
>
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