Easy to make from old guitar strings. If you do much tuning for rock/pop concerts, you're bound to find some left on stage after gigs. Usually #13 is too stiff. A shop that repairs & restrings guitars, mandolins, etc. probably has enough to last the rest of your career.
--David N., RPT
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David Nereson
Registered Piano Technician
Denver CO
303-355-5770
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-07-2021 20:18
From: Scott Cole
Subject: Old Howard grand wipe: broken spring
My customer's 1907 Howard grand broke a wippen spring. Swapped out for now with C8, but I promised I'd investigate how to repair.
Anyone know if these springs are available somewhere, would one of those universal Tokiwa wippens work in a piano of this age?
Thanks!
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Scott Cole, RPT
rvpianotuner.com
Talent, OR
(541-601-9033
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