List, I have our Martin harpsichord in the shop right now to replace some broken strings. I've replaced one 8' and one 4' succesfully. My problem is that another 4' keeps breaking just as I get it to pitch. The keyboard is in the correct position and the wire is the correct one, all according to the scale sheet that came with it. It's a .28 mm yellow wire. So was the other 4' and I had no problem. Three have broken already and I only have one left until we reorder. There might be some the same size in our Phillips harpsichord supply but I haven't checked that yet. There are still 2 other strings besides this one, to replace. I've replaced quite a few strings over the years and have never had this problem before. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong? I'm about ready to call in a "real" harpsichord technician. Happy Thanksgiving all. Avery P.S. I've used the Prinz HT for a Vivaldi and a Messiah performance. By request, am using 1/6 Comma Meantone next week for a Collegium Musicum performance of Italian Baroque music.
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