Breaking a String

[John Formsma]

On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 12:22 PM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>
wrote:

> I will be practicing string replacement on my Yamaha U-1.  But first, I
> need a string to replace.
>
> What is the proper procedure for breaking a string?  I think this was
> posted on the list not too long ago, but I can't find it.
>
>

I'd practice splicing it first.  To do that, you want it to break at the
tuning pin.  Just keep turning it until it breaks.  It can be a fourth or
fifth high before it breaks.  Or you could do it the boring way ... with a
becket breaker, or nip it with a pliers.

After splicing in the non-speaking length, cut off your splice.  Then
practice splicing in the speaking length (assuming it's a bass string).  You
will need to remove some of the copper winding to do this.

You could even practice splicing it on the hitch pin end.  You'll have to
make a loop, then splice it on the remaining wire.  Should keep you busy for
several minutes. <G>

Oh ... remember to use a dummy pin to make your coils.  And to back out your
original tuning pin 1 1/2 turns (instead of 3 1/2).

-- 
JF
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