To those who support/endorse string-splicing: I can splice just fine while practicing in front of the TV. On-site it's a different story, especially with bass strings. If I remove wrap, the resulting sound indicates I could have just as easily used a universal. If I don't, the splice ends up getting in the way of upper plate pins (upright). In any case, there's always the guessing factor... how much is the new stub length going to stretch; how much to compensate for (the tightest of static) knots, etc. I'd say my success rate is 5~10%. As a result, I've wasted a lot of time for nothing, and failed to pass my own subjective quality tests. Out of frustration, I subsequently have begun replacing (both, if applicable) bass strings. I know this has been discussed here, but only remember those who promote splicing and those who don't. I don't recall any tricks, "how-to's", or work-arounds in the threads. Oh yes, for the record, and in case it matters, I prefer the Jim Hayes (Vice-Grip Jr.) splicing method. Jim Harvey, RPT Greenwood, SC harvey@greenwood.net ________________________ Docs? We don't need no steenkin' docs! -- Harvey (circa 1984)
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