Bass strings on yamaha grand

[Bdshull@AOL.COM]

Wim:

Hope this doen't duplicate Antares'  reply.  It was fun trying to figure it
out (I didn't).  

Here in the US, we have excellent longevity with Yamaha bass strings.
However, occasionally a set can go dead, as with any piano, fine or otherwise.
Usually turning the strings as Newton suggested (sometimes I find two turns
brings it back when one doesn't) will fix it. Might brighten up too much - be
careful (I like it, but many don't).  If there was spillage, replacement is
the long-term solution.   If the relative humidity is high, replacement might
be in order, and humidity control would be helpful too (and should be
addressed with the client, if it is a problem). 

Here in the US, Yamaha has been clear about technicians using a newly wound
set of strings.  Some of us have ordered sets from Yamaha which had sat for a
while in their inventory, and were no longer very good - the old set, turned,
was much better.  So Yamaha, recongnizing this, has emphasized the use of
recently wound new strings.  I do not represent Yamaha - maybe Steve has
something to add.

Hope this helps,

Bill Shull
U of Redlands, La Sierra U
Loma Linda, CA  


 

 



In a message dated 99-03-15 12:46:55 EST, you write:

<< Hi List,
 Last saturday l tuned a Yamaha C7. This instrument is about 5 years old. It
 plays real nice and the sound is excellent except for the bass strings. They
 are "dead". The owner said to me that this a normal thing for a Yamaha
 grand. My question to you all: is this true?? Second question: is a set of
 new bass strings a solution?? Or is it just necessary to put new bass
 strings every 10 years??
 lm looking forward for your response:)
 Thanks,
 Wim Vermeyen
  >>