I ask again, was Re: tapping strings

[Susan Kline]

At 01:14 PM 4/4/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>Often
>just placing the tip of a screwdriver or whatever on the string
>somewhere on the bridge behind the pin, and giving it a nudge, will be
>enough.

I use Yamaha felt wedge mutes when tuning. I turn the mute around and press 
just in
front of the bridge pin with the blunt end.

I haven't compared the results of this to tapping with a metal object, but
it's handy (one already has the thing in one's hand) and it seems it would
be safe for the wire.

Susan Kline