This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment << And indeed it wasn't -- except for the little detail of getting the wire properly routed against the bridge pins. Naturally, given my luck, the bridge for the notes in question is located directly opposite the keyboard. As a result, it's nearly impossible to reach by mortal methods. I worked for over an hour just trying to get the string to seat on the bridge. Tried every tool in my arsenal. >> Isn't this how it usually works?? Sheesh...I hate it when that happens. << I'm certainly not the experienced old hand that typifies this list, but I'm not exactly an amateur either. I've replaced strings in uprights and grands, and just last week I did a knot in the bass of a Kimball console that worked fine. But today I feel like I'm starting all over again. >> I have days where I feel like a raw beginner. Usually happens when I don't get enough sleep. << Please -- can somebody give me some tips? How do you seat the string on the bridge when the bridge is buried behind the keyboard, as well as behind an action that is nearly impossible to remove? I really want to make this piano right -- or at least as right as possible under the circumstances. >> I've used one of those damper wire bending tools - the one with the straight slot (or sometimes the angled one) along with a combination tool screwdriver blade to work the string onto its proper place. The wire must be loose enough so you can work it into place. Cursing it seems to help (just kidding <g>). Every time I have to do one of these repairs, I always tell myself "I gotta get one of those Stringers!" Maybe I'll get one on my next Pianotek order. The big problem is that I'm running out of tool space in my trunk and getting a huge overflow inside! John Formsma ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/fe/df/d2/1d/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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