I think it should be up to James to make the judgment call as to whether he should change the string...he certainly doesn't need the permission of anyone here to attempt the job. After all he owns the piano and is willing to accept any additional expense incurred through the possible spoiling of a string through trial and error. Maybe James will discover a budding passion for tech work through "tinkering" with his piano. How many the techs on this list "tinkered" with pianos before deciding to become a professional technician? How many were hobbyists first before making a career change? Changing a string isn't exactly rocket science. I'm assuming if James is wise enough to approach this list for a bit of advice then he's certainly capable of installing a piano string. His interest in the piano should be encouraged. In case it hasn't been mentioned already, James, you could try getting a hold of "Piano Servicing, Tuning & Rebuilding" by Arthur A. Reblitz. The book is available in most bookstores. Stacy Adams >James, >I think what the outlandish types are trying to tell you is: The piano is >not a do-it-yer-self project and is best left for someone who has the >experience/knowledge to replace a string properly. And "Tinkering" is a >no-no. >Having said that, I'm sure that your local technician would be willing to >help you replace the string. The cost will, most certainly be more than the >$10 you quoted, but worth the time and effort, on your part. I rather >suspect that your piano is in dire need of a tuning as well. So, bite the >bullet and call a technician, please. <G> >Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > >I'm never lost, because everyone is telling me where to go. <G> > _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
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