Restringing

[David ilvedson]

The only problem with GC or CG? bass strings is getting on 
their list.  I called a few years ago and they weren't taking new 
customers!  That kind of ticked me off.  You don't suppose 
they've been reading my posts over the years?

David I.

From:           	"Graeme Harvey" <gharvey@netsource.co.nz>
To:             	<pianotech@ptg.org>
Subject:        	Re: Restringing
Date sent:      	Sat, 12 Feb 2000 20:47:06 +1300
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Hey guys,
> Who is / are GC? Clearly good bass string makers. Do they have a web site?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Graeme Harvey
> New Plymouth NZ
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Thos. D. Carpenter <carpthos@televiso.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 7:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Restringing
> 
> 
> > Hi Bruce,
> >     In Paul Revenko-Jones restringing course, in Kansas City this past
> > summer, he commented, that with the quality strings made by GC, twisting
> is
> > unnecessary.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Pianogreig@AOL.COM <Pianogreig@AOL.COM>
> > To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Date: Friday, February 11, 2000 12:46 PM
> > Subject: Re: Restringing
> >
> >
> > >I agree that GC makes beautifully musical sounding bass strings. The
> number
> > >is 416-755-7109.  Be aware that these strings are wound opposite to
> > American
> > >bass strings.  This is important when twisting a full turn in the
> direction
> > >of the winding before installing.
> > >
> > >If this restringing job is a baby you probably won't encounter plate
> flange
> > >wedges but look at the bass/tenor flange (& others as well) to see if
> there
> > >is a wedge - if there is it may well fall out of place when the tension
> is
> > >let down.  You can tape it in place to keep it there - if it already
> seems
> > >loose it might need further tapping in.
> > >
> > >You'll also want to tighten all plate bolts/screws with the tension down.
> > >Also when turning out the old pins don't do it high speed as that will
> burn
> > >the wood and cause jumping pins; touching the threads of the pins will
> have
> > >the same effect - use the chalk dust that they are packed in to keep your
> > >fingers dry.
> > >
> > >Have fun!!!
> > >
> > >Bruce Greig, RPT, NYC
> >
> >
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net