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<div>I need to do my first string repairs ever. Fun! I have 3 broken bass strings, broken very close to the tuning pin. Yes... I broke them myself. Spinet, hadn't been tuned for 20+ years, didn't seem to be rusty and I tuned flat first before raising the pitch (about an entire semitone flat!) so I'm not sure if I could have avoided the break...
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<div>Anyhow, I figure I should "splice" the old strings. Since the "splice" would be where the string isn't "live", is it necessary I use the identical thickness of wire? I am not planning to go full time anytime soon and probably won't have much use for 3 roles of wire. I've also heard about moist fingers causing rust. Do you wear gloves when handling wire?
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<div>Also if anyone is in the Toronto area could you refer me to a store where I can buy supplies. I have been purchasing everything online so far and the shipping wait times make it hard for me to sleep at night.</div>
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<div>Appreciate all input, thanks all!</div>
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<div>Anson</div>