New Bass Strings on Old Wurlitzer Baby Grand

[Rick Bazemore]

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Terry,
 
Thanks for the response.  Comparatively speaking, I am a beginner in this field with stronger tuning skills and lesser repair experience.  I have Reblitz and do find him to be an great resource.  However, I have also found that there can be a lot to be gained from asking even elemental questions from the more experienced techs on the list before going into a job that I am not familiar with.  If nothing else, it helps to boost my confidence level which also puts the client a little more at ease while working in their home.
 
I see you are located in Tampa - hope you were able to ride out Charley/Francis without too much trauma.
 
Rick

Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
Hi Rick,
 
Your questions are at a basic level (don't take that as a criticism - good thing you are asking!). I would suggest getting a reputable instructional publication such as Reblitz. Such a book covers the basics pretty well and will address most if not all your questions (and will have pictures, etc.).
 
Terry Farrell
 
www.farrellpiano.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Rick Bazemore 
To: pianotech@ptg.org 
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 8:50 AM
Subject: New Bass Strings on Old Wurlitzer Baby Grand


List,
 
I am about to do this job for the first time and have the following questions:
 
1.  Should I relieve tension on treble strings before removing bass strings?
 
2.  After relieving tension on bass strings, can I cut them with wire cutters close to tuning pins or is the whole string needed as a model when I send the old set in?
 
3.  What criteria can I go by in deciding whether or not to go up to the next tuning pin size?
 
4.  Suggested procedure for both removal of old and replacement of new strings?
 
5.  Where can I find the serial number on an old Wurlizter grand?
 
6.  Is there a coiling tool worth buying that will make the job easier?
 
7.  Any other comments related to the job.
 
Thanks,
Rick Bazemore
 
 


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