Hi Andrew, I've had nice results using the Pitchlock couplers on the duplex - they really quiet those high frequencies. They're also easily removable in case someone really wants that tone. Respectfully, Jon >I've got some tuning coming up for piano days here in Laredo. They >want to do some duos and use the two resident concert grands >together. Bit of a mis-match if you ask me... I'll encourage >bringing another D over from another local venue but...I'll probably >be stuck with tuning the Baldwin to the D. > >Here's the rub. The Baldwin has those proprietary front duplex >thingamajigs and the shrieking and buzzing are just plain shrill and >nasty. They are all over the place angle-wise so I haven't figured >out a rhyme or reason for their positions. Does anyone know how to >tame these or shall I just stuff that all full of felt for the >concert at hand? Wondered about trickling CA glue in around the >thingamajigs to see if that would help but it would be a nuisance to >clean up if I had to. For those of you who wonder, the Baldwin was >replaced by the D and banished to the choir room where it plays >second fiddle to a Boston upright. Has great stability and good >tone for the most part except the treble. > >Open to ideas, hopefully expertise. > >Andrew Anderson, Artisan Piano -- Jon Ralinovsky Piano Technician Department of Music Miami University 513/529-6548
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC