---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment In a message dated 11/6/02 1:18:23 PM Central Standard Time, mkurta@adelphia.net writes: > Esteemed Colleagues: > A local dealer has asked this question: He has a customer with a 1986 > Yamaha U1 studio piano. Ever since the piano was new, bichord bass strings > have been breaking on a regular basis, now about every sixth time it's > played. This problem was addressed under warranty by replacing all the > bass strings, but it still occurs, even today. The player admits to being > very vigorous. The strings break between the pin and pressure bar, leaving > a 1 inch > stub. Hammers? Regulation? Strings? Any thoughts? Thanks..... > Mike Kurta > As you said, the player is very rigorous. In my opinion, the player has to accept the responsibility. He/she is not playing the piano it was meant to be played. I wouldn't be surprised he/she had the same problem with other pianos, and perhaps was talked into buying the U1, with the salesman claiming he/she wouldn't break those strings, since it is a bigger piano. You can reduce dip, or increase let off to just before the string. You can also disengage the right pedal. But if he/she is that rigorous a player, he/she will complain about the lack of power. Wim ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/52/18/83/4f/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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