In a message dated 3/2/99 9:30:48 AM, you wrote: <<"Specifically, how do you determine of string breakage is going to be an issue?">> A loud bang sound ? :-), repeated three times on the first seven notes? Unfortunately some of the rustiest strings I have raised in pitch have given the least problems with breakage, and some of the most vexing problems have been with good looking strings. As Ed indicated, just start tuning/pulling .............BUT tell your customer beforehand that broken strings are a possibility so that you cover yourself. Breakage is not all that prevelant, it is just a big a.... pain when it does happen :-) Jim Bryant (FL)
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