[pianotech] U1 - stained bass strings

[David Ilvedson]

I agree...they are fragile.   That's why I bought a dozen.   I haven't had one break yet...It doesn't take much of a squeeze to dispense the Protek, unless you want a stream... '-]  

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Keith McGavern" <kam544 at allegiance.tv>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 10/23/2009 9:17:02 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] U1 - stained bass strings


>Yes, David, they are great for applying Protek, but be on guard.

>In time they will break, especially with continued aggressive  
>squeezing, and you will have what's in the oiler every place but where  
>you want.

>Keith

>On Oct 23, 2009, at 10:49 PM, David Ilvedson wrote:

>> Someone gave tip for a great oiler at Merritts...   
>http://www.merritts.com/store4/public/product.aspx?ProductID=81450&SearchText
>=oiler
>>
>> I bought a dozen...they are a little delicate...
>>
>> David Ilvedson, RPT
>> Pacifica, CA  94044