Why NOT to polish bass strings.......

[Alan Barnard]

Ah and Aha! Wish I'd known this trick before now!!!

When they go, that's where they go!

Thank you, Dean!

Alan Barnard
Salem, MO

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Dean May" <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 6/28/2007 12:22:17 PM
Subject: RE: Why NOT to polish bass strings.......


>When you loosen the bass string be sure to pull it hard transversely. This
>will keep the coils tight on the pin as you turn it. If you do this it will
>keep the becket from flexing, weakening and breaking.

>Dean

>Dean May             cell 812.239.3359