Buzzing Bass Strings

[pianoman]

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> From: James Dally <jdally@knox.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Buzzing Bass Strings
> Date: Wednesday, June 04, 1997 11:14 PM
> 
> Why does one need to remove the pedal trap work before twisting the
> strings?  Thanks.  Jim Dally
Answer:
So you don't gouge and scratch up your hands moving around taking off,
twisting , and putting back on.?
James Grebe
> 
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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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