[pianotech] Noise in Bass Strings

[Ron Nossaman]

On 8/5/2012 7:55 PM, Terry Farrell wrote:

> I'm certainly not sure exactly what the cause of the noise is, but
> I'm guessing that replacing the four upper-most bass strings is the
> easiest, least costly and most likely way to solve the problem.
>
> Any thoughts?

I'm not sure either, except that wrapped strings are categorically haunted.

Not that it'll help, but I'd try the REALLY cheap stuff first, like 
snugging the strings around the bridge pins (very unlikely) and see if 
the hammer hits both strings at once. Pointless, probably, being so low 
in the scale, but non destructive. Check bearing, etc.

Got any PitchLocks?

Are those over wrapped ends original, or have they already been replaced 
once for just this problem? Anyone out there know? Walter will, 
tomorrow. I'd also clamp a Vise-Grip on the end of the bridge and see 
what that did. Any and all information I could get in one trip without 
doing damage. Then, as a last resort if nothing else I could think of 
works, replace the strings and hope.

Then report back...
Ron N