<div dir="ltr">It's very easy to make a jig out of a 2x4, a couple tuning pins, and some finishing nails to terminate the speaking length and for the "hitch pin." The test, I believe, is on such a jig anyhow, and just as importantly, you don't have to worry about getting your replaced and/or tied strings stable again.<br>
<br>If you want practice replacing real strings, just look up a couple of your rusty old uprights! <br><br>Paul Bruesch<br>Stillwater, MN<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 12:22 PM, Matthew Todd <<a href="mailto:toddpianoworks@att.net">toddpianoworks@att.net</a>> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"><div>I will be practicing string replacement on my Yamaha U-1. But first, I need a string to replace.</div>
<div> </div> <div>What is the proper procedure for breaking a string? I think this was posted on the list not too long ago, but I can't find it.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks!<br><font color="#888888">Matthew</font></div>
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