<HTML>In a message dated 2/3/02 11:49:23 PM !!!First Boot!!!, pianoserv440@juno.com writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Last week I was tuning a Haines Bros. uprt.  I've had bass wires break before, but this time one broke at the loop instead of around the coil. ( I was sure glad that action was between the wire and me.)  Just curious - how often has this happened to you.  I can only recall one other time that I've had this experience in 20+ years. John R. Fortiner Billings, MT. </XMP> </BLOCKQUOTE> Check for mice infestation The loops have become rusted with urine. Wim</HTML>