It worked wonderfully. My string broke off right at the tuner. I uncoiled what was left, made the knot, and tightened it back up. It was the top tuner, so I slacked off the center tuner while tightening the upper one to gain a little more length. Can't believe how little time it took to fix it. Thanks!
Hello all, I uploaded this video as a test file to see how easily and clearly I could demonstrate this technique. I had no idea it would receive this many views. It was meant for a piano technician in Canada to review as a way of explaining what I meant when I met her face to face at a conference. I'm sure you all have mixed results when splicing. If the tails are in the opposite direction, it will always tighten up. If the metal is fatigued to the point where it's going to break no matter what, then it's going to break no matter what. To splice or not to splice...we all have to make a choice. I just like having options just for the sake of having options. Besides, I don't like not knowing how to do something. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing, John Parham
I've done splicing of bass strings always near the bass/tenor break but have mixed results. In the last week two of them didn't work out so I'm replacing. I was stunned though because the second was holding up just fine till It got to pitch and KABOOM!, it broke.
You are a very talented musician,i feel you have a lot of pain in your life atm i felt that came through the piece,i have the same instrument how did you have the strings playing in the background?
There are valid reasons for splicing a string instead of replacing one. Anyone who has invested some time in studying the nuances of piano repairs and maintenance will understand this.
