John: I'm hesitant to recommend leaving the rest of the piano at pitch, but when I needed to remove the bass strings to reglue a (vertical) bridge to the apron, that's what I was advised from others to do. I had no problem. I hope others will give their advice; don't go on mine alone. It might be safer to let the tension down somewhat on the rest of the piano. Clyde Hollinger, RPT Lititz, PA John Woodrow wrote: > > List, > What is the best way go about fitting a complete new set of bass strings. > I would like to send the complete set of old bass strings to the string > maker for duplication (20 year old Yamaha so I figure the scale will be > better than I can do). However, I am worried about the uneven stresses of > removing all the bass strings with the rest of the piano at pitch. > > Appreciate any advise. > > Regards, > John Woodrow > Sydney, Australia
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