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I've never felt comfortable pulling a new bass string up +50¢. My usual protocol is to start my visit by installing the string as normal, pulling it about +20¢, and then trying to artificially stretch ...

I'm with Tim on this...but sometimes its just plain impossible due to clearances (lack of). Peter Grey Piano Doctor ------------------------------ Peter Grey Stratham NH (603) 686-2395 pianodoctor57@gmail.com ...

Jason, MUCH of the "stretch" in a bass string is tied up (forgive the pun) in the helical coil at the hitch pin. James Arledge came up with a great way to deal with this and accelerate the settling ...