Strip Muting----Tuning Times---- Etc.

[Kenneth W. Burton]

	Jeff and All,

	The main thing I want to contribute concerning strip muting is
that I use a standard tapered temperament strip for the centre section and
a shorter piece of the same material for the bass. However, I use a length
of uncut butt felt for the treble, especially on uprights. It inserts
easily, using a hemostat. I don't seem to have any particular trouble with
unwanted harmonics probably because I just ignore them.

	Ken Burton, "Doctor Piano", Calgary Alberta

On Tue, 13 Aug 1996 TunerJeff@aol.com wrote:

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> Dear List-Folk,
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>      I have to admit... I expected a "hotter" reception to my long-winded
> post. I layed a personal opinion on the line, and got a very pleasant
> reception from my brethren (and sistren) out here on the Net. I expected to
> be severely chastised by those with differing opinions, and defensive
> offenses (...no... not football!) from those who tune pianos in short order.
> I expected to start a thread on a few subjects,  so I didn't add the
> following questions to my (already too) massive post. With your permission, I
> have a question or three.
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> 1. How long do YOU take to tune a piano?
> (Was my analysis of tuning-times THAT reasonable!? Or did everyone fall
> asleep at the monitor!?)
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> 2. What do you strippers use for strip-mutes?
> (I use a combination of "temperament felts" from suppliers and sliced action
> cloth.)
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> 3. Do strip-mutes quiet untuned strings for you, too?
> (I REALLY have a problem with unwanted harmonics from some pianos.
> Occasionally I'll reach in and insert another strip, just to quiet percieved
> noise from out-of-tune strings.)
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> In anticipation,
> Jeffrey T.Hickey RPT
> Oregon Coast Piano Services
> TunerJeff @ aol.com
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