Strip Mute It?

[Ted Simmons]

tunerjim,
   What does it matter if the muted wires change in pitch?  You're not
tuning them.  On the other hand, when you strike a string and set it into
vibration, is it constantly changing its length?

>Do you suppose that the insertion of  (temperament)  strip displaces
>the wire(s) enough to change their pitch(es) slightly?
>
>tunerjim