Yamaha C3 problem

[Frank Cahill]

Roger Jolly wrote:
> 
> Hi Don,
>         Sounds as if the bridge pin has a nick in it, or the notch is not
> in the correct position WRT to the bridge pin.
> Do the two strings sound differently?  This can be a clue to termination
> differences. Measure each of the strings with your  RCT in PAZ mode.
> Regards Roger
> 
> At 02:32 PM 5/17/99 -0600, you wrote:
> >Hi Folks,
> >
> >I am having a problem with a 1.5 year old C3. On two occasions string #39
> >(A2 bass side) has broken. Both times at the bridge (sounding length side).
> >Has anyone had similar problems?
> >
> >And, yes, it is in a church. I have suggested using a microphone and sound
> >system with the instrument and providing the pianist with a monitor, and
> >have deliberately reduced hammer blow on this note.
> >Regards,
> >Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.
> >
> >Tuner for the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts
> >
> >drose@dlcwest.com
> >http://www.dlcwest.com/~drose/
> >3004 Grant Rd.
> >REGINA, SK
> >S4S 5G7
> >306-352-3620 or 1-888-29t-uner
> >
> >
> Roger Jolly
> Balwin Yamaha Piano Centres.
> Saskatoon/Regina.
> Canada.



What does the PAZ mode tell you?  I have an accutuner so this is a
mystery to me.
-- 

Frank Cahill
Associate Member, Piano Technicians Guild
Northern Va