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No Marshall, not at all. Universal strings are replacement bass strings
for old "beaters/spinets", whatever, that aren't worth doing
correctly. Meaning having new bass strings made from a sample. You cut it
to length, unwind the copper to approximate what was there for length
originally and hope it comes out OK. I've used them, but never would on a
good quality instrument. Except for a temporary emergency! <br><br>
Be nice, now, Joe. :-D<br><br>
Avery Todd<br>
University of Houston<br><br>
At 09:22 PM 6/3/2006, you wrote:<br>
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Dave,<br>
Does this mean then that certain brands of pianos need that brand of
string? I'm curious.<br>
Marshall<br>
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<dd>From:</b> <a href="mailto:dporritt@mail.smu.edu">Porritt, David</a>
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<dd>To:</b>
<a href="mailto:joegarrett@earthlink.net">joegarrett@earthlink.net</a> ;
<a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech List</a> <br>
<dd>Sent:</b> Saturday, June 03, 2006 12:25 PM<br>
<dd>Subject:</b> RE: Wire Size<br><br>
<dd><font face="Times New Roman, Times">Joe:<br>
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<dd>I’ve been doing this work for 33+ years and while I used to have
universal bass strings I haven’t for about 25 years. What do you
use them for? (i.e. what kind of piano do you hate so much that you
use universals on it?)<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>dave<br>
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<dd><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=2>David M. Porritt<br>
<dd><a href="mailto:dporritt@smu.edu">dporritt@smu.edu</a><br>
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<dd><font face="Tahoma" size=2>From:</b>
<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>
[<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora="autourl">
mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of </b>Joseph
Garrett<br>
<dd>Sent:</b> Saturday, June 03, 2006 9:41 AM<br>
<dd>To:</b> pianotech<br>
<dd>Subject:</b> Re: Wire Size<br>
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<dd>It is best to invest in the Tools of the Trade. First: a good
micrometer. Second: Order the 1/3rd pound coils of wire, (with the Brake)
Third: A complete set of Universal Bass Strings. Anything less, is not
professional, IMO.<br>
<dd>Since Money is always an issue, I'd suggest the Micrometer First,
(borrow wire from your Mentor).<br>
<dd>Regards,<br>
<dd> <br>
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<dd>Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)<br>
<dd>Captain, Tool Police<br>
<dd>Squares R I<br>
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