Cross-eyed SAT user

[Farrell]

I usually do not have too much trouble in the high treble. I find that if
the LED movement appears erratic, moving the SAT will help (sometimes I move
try several spots before I get a clear pattern). I have also (more in the
past) found the magnetic pickup to work well on some pianos in the upper
treble. I will stick it on the plate, near the note being tuned, or on the
pressure bar (verticals). On grands, the various bars/flat areas of the
plate structure can yield various magnetic pickup results. But all in all,
95%+ of the time, the SAT III works just fine for me without any unusual
efforts.

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd & Kim Mapes" <foxmeadow@freewwweb.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 7:10 AM
Subject: Cross-eyed SAT user


> Guys and Gals,
>
> As a SAT III user (former SAT I user) I have always been perplexed by
> the "unreadability" of the LED's while tuning the top octave of the
> piano.  They seem to flicker out of control and many times it's hard for
> me to distinguish which direction they're moving, or if they are "dead
> on".  The other day, in my deep frustration, while tuning I crossed my
> eyes (in a gesture to myself) and behold, I was able to distinguish
> clearly the movement of the lights.  Paradox?  Cross your eyes to see
> clearly?  Apparently, by blurring my vision, I was able to block out the
> weaker flickering lights and focus on the stronger signal.  Try it and
> let me know what results you get.  Or maybe someone has another
> suggestion.
>
> Todd L. Mapes
> Associate Member
> Fort Smith, AR (Home of "Hanging Judge" Parker)
>
>