<HTML>Hi list I went and put the bass strings on the U1 today,that I posted about last week.I backed-off the pin a half turn,removed the old strings,and used the coil maker (thanks Joe and others),and slid the new string right on.I think I'll use this method from now on,instead of backing the pin out 2 1/2 turns and twisting the new string on,I feel better about not backing the pin out that far.I ordered the bass strings from Mapes,and am not totally pleased with them.Some of the new strings sound tubby,almost dead.I checked the winding,everything looks good,but the sound is bad. Thanks again, Hazen Bannister </HTML>