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Old 03-02-2008, 05:06 PM
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I agree that it needs to be restrung.

So if you have to do that anyway, go ahead and
1. Try stretching it dry.
2. get it wet (you don't have to soak it) and stretch it gently.
If it is on silk, you will be able to loosen it up with one or the other method.
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