David Nereson wrote: >>but sometimes, dang it, ya gotta put something on there right now just to get yourself out of the house. And for that reason I carry universals in the car<< There you go! I guess it's a dirty little secret that techs actually DO use Uni's, at least from time to time. I usually DO order the original replacements, but in SOME cases, like with this terribly cheap and abused spinet, made by "Moses"(?),(no dating in Pierce) it's the best and quickest way to do the job, and saving a return visit! Terry Peterson ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Dave Nereson" <davner@kaosol.net> Reply-To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Subject: Re: univ. bass strings Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 01:26:39 -0700 ----- Original Message ----- From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 8:13 PM Subject: univ. bass strings > I'm replacing two single bass strings in a spinet. I plan to use Universals > and I'm wondering which of the Schaff partial sets would be the right > choice. Number 2019, pg. 78 looks like a good choice, but then again, number > 2006 strings are the heaviest. I am assuming the #2019, which has more > strings already contains these heaviest strings? > > I would appreciate any recommendations. Again this is for a SPINET and the > strings to be replaced are two single bass, immediately before the first > bi-chords. > > Terry Peterson Everybody recommended against universals and for duplication, which I understand, but sometimes, dang it, ya gotta put something on there right now just to get yourself out of the house. And for that reason I carry universals in the car, especially for schools and gospel churches that are just gonna break some more strings next week or month. As I understand it, 2019 is for spinets, consoles, and smaller uprights and grands 2006 is just for the lowest ten or so strings on the above pianos 2037 is for larger grands, maybe some tall uprights 2010 is for the lowest ten or so strings the larger pianos You can't determine which length of piano the string is meant for by the length of wrap listed in the catalog (except to make sure it's not too short), since some of it will be unwound, either at one or both ends. Measure the old strings with a micrometer and use the closest one. If you tighten the wrap at the ends to prevent buzzing, usually they work fine, and in my opinion, are satisfactory for most spinets, old uprights, and the cheaper consoles and small grands. But yes, having the string duplicated is better. --David Nereson, RPT _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx
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