Replacing strings in uprights

ANRPiano@AOL.COM ANRPiano@AOL.COM
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 00:33:54 EST


In a message dated 3/29/99 1:47:49 PM Central Standard Time,
isaac@wildcoast.co.za writes:

<< I'm looking for tips on replacing broken strings on upright pianos when 
 one has no one available to assistant.  I wasted too much time today in 
 trying to keep the string on the hitch pin while making the coils on the 
 tuning pin.
 Gary Isaac
 P.O. Box 550
 Umtata
 South Africa 5099
 Phone/Fax: +27 47 535-0376
 Email: isaac@wildcoast.com
 
 
  >>
Use small vise grips on the hitch pin.  Just tight enough to keep them on the
hitch pin and the wire won't come off.

Andrew R.


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