These help windows will explain what content is needed for each string specification box as you fill out the form.
It is not necessary to fill in every box or know every specification.
Fill in the boxes that pertain to your situation with the information you have or that is required.
Hit the Payment button when you've finished. Once you have entered your information
you will either graduate to the payment page or the form will indicate which boxes still need to be filled in. Once you graduate to the PAYMENT PAGE you cannot return and alter the specifications. Continue and pay for the order or cancel and start over. Your credit card number is processed through "Stripe" a well established credit card processing company similar to Pay Pal only easier.
If you don't pay at this point, all the piano measurements and credit card info you just entered will vaporize for security reasons. You will have to start over.
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To learn what information to enter in this box, click the arrow in the lower left corner of the purple box below to play the video.
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To learn how to identify a "STRING NUMBER", click the arrow in the lower left corner of the window below to play the help video.
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To learn how to identify a "Key Number", click the arrow in the lower left corner of the window below to play the help video.
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To learn how to identify a "Note Name", click the arrow in the lower left corner of the window below to play the help video.
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To learn how to identify a "String Type", click the arrow in the window below to play the video.
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MEASURE HITCH PIN TO LOWER TERMINATION POINT
To watch a demonstration of measuring from the hitch pin to the speaking bridge pin which is the lower termination, click the arrow in the window below to play the video.
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MEASURE HITCH PIN TO UPPER TERMINATION POINT
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MEASURE HITCH PIN TO TUNING PIN (top center)
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HOW TO MEASURE THE LENGTH OF A STRING LOOP
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HOW TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF LOOP
Measure the diameter and length of the old pin. Select a new pin that is the same length but next size larger and test for increased tightness.
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HOW TO DETERMINE THE WINDING DIRECTION
The direction is determined by facing either end of the string and observing which direction the copper is pointing. CLOCK-WISE or COUNTER CLOCK-WISE.
"How to Measure the EXPOSED CORE distance"
This measurement is the short distance between the upper termination point (Agraffe,Capo or Guide pin) and the end of the winding.
On most pianos this length is usually between 1/4" and 3/4" when measureing the string at pitch inside the piano. 1/2 inch is ideal
in most cases. More than 1 inch can cause fine tuning issues.
If no measurement is provided here we will default to 1/2 inch (or 12.7 mm) exposed core distance.
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"How to Measure the EXPOSED CORE (LOWER)"
This measurement is the short distance between the lower termination point (speaking bridge pin in most cases) and the beginning of the winding.
On most pianos this distance is between 1/4" and 3/4"when measuring the string at pitch inside the piano. 1/2 inch or 12.7 mm is ideal
in most cases. More than 1 inch can cause fine tuning issues.
If no measurement is given we will default to 1/2 inch (or 12.7 mm) exposed core distance.
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HOW TO MEASURE THE STEEL CORE DIAMETER
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HOW TO READ MILLIMETERS USING THE (White) ARLEDGE TAPE MEASURE
HOW TO MEASURE THE OVERALL DIAMETER OF THE OLD STRING
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HOW TO MEASURE THE LENGTH OF TAIL
For a lesson in how to measure in millimeters watch the video below.
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HOW TO MEASURE THE LENGTH OF WINDING
For a lesson in how to measure in millimeters watch the video below.
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HOW TO MEASURE THE STRING CORE DIAMETER
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HOW TO DETERMINE THE NOTE NAME
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HOW TO MEASURE THE STRING OVERALL DIAMETER
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