Enlivening bass strings

[John Dutton]

Like Duaine I have had success with this same method except that I only
remove the string from the bottom hitch.  I generally try to keep the loop
in the 6-8" diameter range.  This process is described also in Reblitz 2nd
edition on page 116.  After I do this I try to give a twist or two in the
direction of the windings prior to reattaching to the hitch pin.

John Dutton
Billings, MT

-----Original Message-----
From: Hechler Family [mailto:dahechler at charter.net] 
Sent: Sunday, 22 April, 2007 14:44
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Enlivening bass strings

Richard,

My mentor showed me a way but it's hard to describe so I'll make an
attempt at it.

First, completely take out the string. Then take the string a form a
over-under loop (like the first part of tying your shoe laces) fairly
tight but not enough to loosen the winding. Then roll the "loop" up and
down the full length of the string.

This will loosen and should remove all the dirt that has built up -in-
the windings.

Like I said it is hard to describe in words

Duaine