[pianotech] Re-Installing Original Bass Strings

[Mike Spalding]

Terry,

I always put them back exactly as they were.  More twists = new bends at 
bridge pins, tuning instability and increased risk of breakage.

Mike

On 2/14/2013 5:53 AM, Tony Caught wrote:
>
> Repeat the twist that was there at the time of removal. Or. Put all 
> bass strings on with no twist. Check the tone and twist as desired. 
> Generally I have found that a half twkst per string is enough.
> Tony
> On Feb 14, 2013 9:47 PM, "Terry Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com 
> <mailto:mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>> wrote:
> >
> > I will be re-installing a set of bass strings on a 20/30 year old 
> Baldwin console today. Strings were removed from bridge to allow 
> re-attaching bridge. I am certainly aware that the various string 
> makers have recommended installation procedures regarding no-twist, 
> half-twist, etc. being applied to a newly-installed string.
> >
> > But how about older original strings. Is anyone aware of any special 
> protocol for twisting older strings upon re-installation?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Terry Farrell
>

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