In a message dated 07/10/02 6:14:54 PM, Wimblees@aol.com writes: << So, is there a reason, other than rust, why treble strings should be replaced? >> Wim...the original question was pertaining to a new piano and presumably new strings on that piano............. but my take on 'your' question is that as strings age and are beat on/tuned, etc. they will gradually lose their elasticity and therefore their sustain power/mechanism........when this happens?????? I don't know, but that is my take and I suppose it depends on any number of factors but it is many many many years under normal circumstances.... Jim Bryant (FL)
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