Pitch Rasing using the SAT

[Delwin D Fandrich]

JIMRPT@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 2/17/98 11:32:46 PM, you wrote:
>
> <<"Personally, I feel that it is essential to tighten plate fasteners before
> doing any tuning, not just when raising pitch. It only takes a few minutes
> and I believe that it can dramatically improve the overall stability of
> your tuning.">>
>
>  Tom;
>  Question, On one particular piano, that is tuned once a year, if you tighten
> plate fasteners every time you tune, and you only tune in the "dry" season,
> how long will it be before the fasteners fail?
> Jim Braynt (FL)

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Jim,

Answer:  Not long. Especially if the rim is made of poplar or select hardwood or some
other such fine rim making material.

Del