Tied bass string, will it break?

[Dennis Benson]

Richard,
    I have tied many strings on pianos where a new string isn't an option
for one reason or another.  The older the string (piano) the more likely the
tie will not work. When string loses it's elasticity or gets rusty you'll be
fighting a losing battle. I'm suprised only one broke.
    I'd say try it explaining to the customer that this may not work and a
new string may be necessary. It won't take long to see.
    Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Moody <remoody@easnet.net>
To: piano tech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Friday, October 22, 1999 12:21 AM
Subject: Tied bass string, will it break?


>
> I am servicing an Emerson upright from 1890.  In raising to pitch a half
step(to
>438 hoping for 435) , one bass string broke.  The first single going down
in the
>bass.  I tied it and have pulled it up to 1/4 step of its intended pitch.
However
>the tuning pin resistance feels like it is ready to snap again. Am I being
a
>chicken, or will this string break?  (Core wire  #22+, tire wire, 22)
> How many of you have tied bass strings only to have them break upon
pulling them up
>to pitch?
> Does anyone know if APSCO 24441 P.78  will fit?
>
>
> ---ric temerariousnot---