[pianotech] Deck the halls with universal bass strings

[David Ilvedson]

Since universal bass strings do not work even somewhat well, just quit offering them.   Take the measurements, call Mapes and they will have a decent sounding string within a week.   They will have to pay for the string + shipping + markup and your return service call.   I don't have universal strings and I don't even talk about their existence.   

Of course the real problem is you have already invested in a set of universal bass strings.   '-]   

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Rob Mitchell" <tpa2sfr at pacbell.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 12/21/2009 5:26:09 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Deck the halls with universal bass strings


>I tried installing a universal bass string today and was again faced with
>unacceptable buzzing, even when I twisted the hitch-pin end multiple times.
>So far my success rate with these has been about 1 out of 3.  I'm ready to
>start decorating the tree with the ones I have left since it seems that's
>about all they're good for.  

> 

>As far as prepping these for installation, am I missing something or is just
>the nature of the beast.  (I realize these are less than optimal compared
>with ordering new strings, but the customer really just preferred a quick
>solution).  

> 

>Rob

> 

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