[pianotech] bass strings installation

Conrad Hoffsommer hoffsoco at luther.edu
Thu Apr 23 09:37:03 PDT 2009


On 4/23/09, David Skolnik <davidskolnik at optonline.net> wrote:
> Marcel -
> You must be in great shape though, depending, of course, upon the
> size of the piano.  It would be much easier, faster, and possibly
> economical if you could employ an assistant on the other
> end.  Otherwise, it would help if you have the lid off (and good
> light), no obstacles / trip hazards between one end of the piano and
> the other, and remove any belt buckles or other paraphernalia
> (chains, knives, holsters, naval rings, etc.) that could scratch the
> piano as you run by, and a way of conveniently suspending the waiting
> strings so you don't have to bend down to the floor to retrieve each
> one.  The rhythm will begin to take over.  I can't see a pleasant
> outcome in having all the wires protruding through the agraffes to start.
>
> bon chance -
>

You forgot - remove lid hinges from rim so you don't rip your shirt,
etc. as you fly from hitch to agraffe. DAMHIK

-- 
Conrad



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