[CAUT] re-stringing Steinway D: pinblock preparation

[Jeff Stickney]

Thomas,

I restrung a 1965 Kawai 650 a few years ago with Lo-Torq(TM) tuning pins 
from Pianotek.  They worked great, and still feel good to tune.  They 
come in 3 1/2, 4, and 4 1/2 on the threaded portion, but are 2/0 size on 
the top so your regular tip still fits well.  I used the 3.5 size.  They 
are a little more pricey, but worth the expense IMHO.  I used Arledge 
bass strings, which I think were also worth the higher price.

Jeff Stickney, RPT

Thomas Russell wrote:
> I will be submitting a proposal to re string a 60s vintage D.  The pins 
> are all even but loose.  Any advice on preparing the holes and tuning 
> pin selection would be appreciated.
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> Thomas Russell RPT
> Registered Piano Technician
> 1206 Michigan Ave.
> Ames, IA  50014
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> 515-268-1616
> trussellpiano at isunet.net <mailto:trussellpiano at isunet.net>
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