How Soon to Tune?

[Michael Jorgensen]

Hello,
     At the universities, I'm apt to check on my tunings in subsequent
days and weeks, especially with new instruments which are usually on
loan.   Some are delivered directly  from the crates, others from summer
camps, and some from stores.   Though I have not done a scientific study,
my general perception supports the conclusion that tunings last much
better if I wait a few weeks after delivery to tune them.
-Mike Jorgensen RPT

> >>
>         I have discussed this waiting period with a number of other
> technicians and store salesmen and there appears to be a serious
> debate
> about the issue. I'd be interested in views of some informed parties.
> My
> own personal bias is that anything more than 72 hours would be
> unnecessary. But I'm willing to learn.
>
>         Could you run that up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes?
>
>                                         Mark Stern
>
> Jeannie Grassi, RPT
> Assistant Editor, Piano Technicians Journal
> mailto:jgrassi@silverlink.net