<HTML>Would it not be much more practical to just replace the string with new wire? If a string broke once, it for sure will break again in the future. True, you will have to go back to bring it up to pitch a few times, but in my estimation that is a much better solution than tying a new piece of wire to an old length that is at the end of its life. Another thought...If you are tuning an older piano, and you break a few strings, it is time to sell the customer a restringing job if the piano is worthy of it. More than likely, the tuning pins will be on the loose side also. Roy Czekay, Milwaukee </HTML>