> Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:12:12 -0500 > From: nhunt@jagat.com (Newton Hunt) > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Strings (new thread) > Reply-to: pianotech@ptg.org I've been there and done that and I don't tie strings (except bass strings) anymore unless I have no other option. I have never been happy with the stability of the tied string over time or its appearance. I keep a piece each of the higher sizes in my kit for repairs ala Franz Mohr. David ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA > > I often get the client to pay up front for the new string, then when I > send the sample to the string maker I ask to have the new string > mailed to the client. > > I would nuch rather splice than replace, even treble strings. > > Newton > nhunt@jagat.com > > I am ready with radation and environment suit, gloves, boots and > offensive hardware. > > > >
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