Last summer I restrung a 5' Hazelton grand using Mapes bass strings which I ordered through Pianotek. Since then the monochords have developed loose winding buzzing. I have taken them off and twisted them 3 times now, and when I come back to retune the buzzing has returned. I have had an occasional problem with a new string before which usually is remedied by twisting the string, but nothing as persistent as this. My guess is that the strings weren't swedged properly. Anyone else had this problem before, particularly with Mapes? Thanks, Patrick C. Poulson Registered Piano Technician Piano Technicians Guild
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