Lots of broken strings

[pryan2]

I was sent to tune a nice U1 Yamaha piano in a Gospel-type church which had
six broken bass strings.  All had broken at the v-bar and showed no rust.
The pianist was very upset about it (actually the price of replacement), as
broken strings  have become a regular occurrence.  I chided her that she
must be playing with a heavy left hand, but when I tuned the piano, I found
the wound section to be 20 to 31 cents sharp.  My question is, could
someone have tuned this piano that sharp, or did the missing strings shift
the balance of pressure on the bridge or something to that extent (a la a
violin)? Should I look elsewhere?  The middle and treble sections of the
piano were  tuned to accurate pitch.  Secondly, is 20 to 31 cents sharp
enough to break a good wound string?  I always thought they were made to
withstand a lot more stretching than that.

Phil Ryan
Miami Beach, FL
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Dubow" <tuner@mediaone.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: hale hammer


> Terry -
>
> The address for Pacific Piano Supply is:
>
> 16119 Cohasset Street
> Van Nuys, Ca. 91406
> 818 779-1586
>
> Martin
>
>
> pianolover@worldspy.net wrote:
>
> > I noticed earlier today, when tuning the Yamaha Grand, that the tip (#2)
on my Hale hammer was really too short for tuning the Grands, especially up
in the high treble area. In addition to getting a longer tip,(which will
give me more clearance) I want to buy another head (5 degree), and put them
together for quick changes. If A hale tip and head are not available, can
anyone suggest what will fit the shaft of my Hale hammer? The head and tip I
currently have (#2, and head is 10 degree) work great on verticles, but I
think the 5 degree head and longer tip would work better on Grands. I guess
I'll have to make a trip up to Pacific Piano for the stuff...anyone know the
address? Thanks.
> >
> > Btw, I bought the hammer from my mentor, who says the head has not been
off the shaft for ten years..that would explain why it WON'T come off! I
soaked the area with WD40, but it still wont budge..I'll have to try putting
it in a vice. If it's rusted on, maybe i can just buy a new shaft in
addition to the new head & longer tip, and then just have that ready to
switch. Any ideas?
> >
> > Terry
> >
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