Tuning an Autoharp

DGPEAKE@AOL.COM DGPEAKE@AOL.COM
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 00:49:56 EST


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Dear Friends and Collegues,

This Friday I am tuning one of my regular clients piano. Today she called and 
asked if I could also tune her autoharp which is 1/2 step flat. I have never 
tuned one so I am asking for some advice assuming some of you (Wim?) have 
done this before. She has the tool for it.

1. I would guess it would need a pitch raise. How much harmonic stretch is 
involved if any?

2. Using my SAT 3 should I perform an FAC stretch or keep it at zero cents 
and tune?

3. How long should it take?

4. Should I attempt the job at all? If so, any other hints you can pass along?

I am not an autoharp technician (AT) and do not belong to the Autoharp 
Technicians Guild (ATG-if there is such an organization). Your professional 
advice will be greatly appreciated.

Dave Peake, RPT
Portland Chapter
Oregon City, OR
www.davespianoworks.locality.com

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