Removing Bass Strings

[David ilvedson]

I have replaced bass strings many times without lowering the 
tension on rest of the piano.  I did a 9ft Baldwin a couple of 
years ago.  I wouldn't destring the bass until I was ready to 
begin stringing though.  

David Ilvedson, RPT



From:           	"Lawsonic Pianoforte Services" <lawsonic@global.co.za>
To:             	<pianotech@ptg.org>
Subject:        	Re: Removing Bass Strings
Date sent:      	Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:56:34 +0200
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> > Is it safe to remove the bass strings without lowering the tension on the
> rest
> > of the scale?
> > 
> > Dave Bunch
> 
> Simply put, NO!  Others will have more detailed answers
> 
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David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net