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<font size=3>At 09:41 AM 07/14/2001 -0700, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite cite>Once again, i am very thankful for ALL the
great tips and advice on "re-stringing the bass"! I do have a
tilter, but had not thought of replacing the pins as they are presently
VERY snug, but maybe with new bass strings I should go with the next size
up. Thanks again all!!</font></blockquote><br>
My only concern would be the angle at which the wire leaves the pin to
the bearing bar.<br>
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If the pins are tight, keep them. If this is an old upright you shouldn't
have to worry about wire angle<br>
from the pin.<br>
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<br>
Jon Page, piano technician<br>
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.<br>
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