In a message dated 97-12-24 07:51:13 EST, you write: << Does you mean that on an ordinary PSO that requires a major pitch change, you will pitch raise with one pass and then leave? Why not justify an increased fee by doing a very quick pitch raise to get in the ballpark and then fine tune with a second pass, thereby leaving the PSO with the best that it could possibly sound? Doing it this way, I think, will render a much better completed tuning than just doing 1 pass. If I misunderstood your post, please forgive me. I am anxious to discuss this as I know that 10 different tuners handle this problem 10 different ways. Howard S. Rosen, RPT Boynton Beach, Florida Howard, Most pianos that I tune, if they need a pitch raise, I highly recommend it, unless I suspect that strings will break, separation at the bearing points, etc. I usually pitch raise and fine tune during the same appointment, unless it is 1/2 step or more low. If that is the case, I tune about 2-3 times, the first just up to pitch using my ACT, then tune above pitch using the built in pitch raise on the ACT, then another if necessary. I will return in a month to do a fine tune. I find that most pianos will get a solid tuning that way. Food for thought. Dave Peake, RPT Portland, OR
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