Buzzing Bass Strings

James Dally jdally@knox.net
Wed, 04 Jun 97 21:14:29 PDT


Why does one need to remove the pedal trap work before twisting the
strings?  Thanks.  Jim Dally

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> Eliot Lee wrote:
> > 
> > Dear List,
> > 
> >         I just serviced a 45" Sohmer verticle piano, Serial #224897.
> > Practically all the bass strings buzz, and I can not believe that it can
> > only be the winding.  I looked for breaks and couldn't see any but I
> > noticed near the winding the core is flattened.
> > 
> >         The customer is asking me what to do about it and I suggested
> > replacing all the bass strings, but it is beyond their budget.
> > 
> >         Do any of you know of any other solutions?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Eliot Lee
> 
> Eliot,
> 
> Have you tried using a string twister on a couple of them to find out if
> it is the winding.  You can do the whole bass set in about 3 hours plus
> the retuning charge, if you've never done it before.  Twist in the same
> direction as the winding goes (look at the cut off at one end).  Remove
> the trap work levers before you start!
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Warren
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