Hello,
At ASU we decided to move on from the curtain hook method. We fabricated string holders with 6" pvc couplings (see photos). Two strips with a label maker of odd and even numbers, offset, and at half inch spacing, makes for an effective pattern for drilling. Individual strings are then hung on the appropriate bolt. The holders are slightly more cumbersome to carry, but the upsides are: the ability to hold more than one set, leaving no down time between orders; quick identification of missing stings and replacement of new orders; quick retrieval of required new string; ability to compare (double check) old to new string by hanging old string on new string bolt and stretching them both out; no more counting mistakes moving the strings around the curtain hook :) The string holders hang well on a peg board and are easily transported it needed.
Rick
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Rick Florence
Gilbert AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2019 23:26
From: Michelle Stranges
Subject: storing stock replacement bass strings
AWESOME and thank you!!
On the same subject, after you have them in this spiffy get-up, do you hang them?
Put them in a closet?
At Ithaca College my boss had strings stored by hanging them in a tall metal locker/steelcase cabinet with a low wattage dampp chaser rod plugged in.
I'm thinking of doing that same set up, but interested to hear how others store them once they are easy to get a hold of.
MANY THANKS ALL!!!!
:}
michelle
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Michelle Stranges
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Original Message:
Sent: 06-29-2019 13:31
From: Kent Swafford
Subject: storing stock replacement bass strings
Here is a version of what Paul was describing. I use think BR punchings as placeholders for the ones I remove.
Original Message------
Hey everyone..
Does anyone have a good way to store bass string sets?
*Even better would be quick access to individual strings as needed.*
(Do you label each one separately so you can easily see where it is and keep it all in it's original tie-up as when shipped?)
I'm thinking of doing just that.
I have a stock set of Steinway D and B strings.
I dread the day I'd need a certain one located in the middle..
Thanks everyone!
:}
michelle
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Michelle Stranges
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
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