Why? Well, first because you remove the string cut in the side of the old pin by replacing it and second you get a tighter fit between the bridge and the pin. Try it , I'm sure you'll like the results. Greg Newell At 07:55 PM 10/12/2005, you wrote: >Ben, if it's a grand, please do re-string it, and consider replacing the >block...and resizing the bridge pins (Thanks Greg). Why? > >I know of a Howard Grand that is now at Sama getting a fresh coat of >lacquer, and the work that was done to it before I started servicing it >was 1st rate. The person who did the work did not refinish it, probably at >the request of the previous owner, because I know for a fact their funds >were limited. This was a teacher's piano, and it has a warm, yet powerful >sound for a little guy. > >Just do it, > >-Phil > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives Greg Newell Greg's piano Forté mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
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