False Beats

[Farrell]

If your bridge pins are out, I would sure recommend thin epoxy. If not, CA.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Newton Hunt" <nhunt@jagat.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: False Beats


> I prefer to CA bridge pins without strings to prevent
> contact with the string and buildup of CA in places hard to
> get to.
> 
> I will do it on my current project before stringing begins.
> 
> I consider it important that the CA be allowed to work
> itself down to the bottom of the pin hole and then rise to
> the top of the bridge thereby filling the hole entirely and
> holding the full length of the pin in the hole.  If you have
> a miniscus ring stand for a few seconds without diminishing
> you know the hole is fully filled then use a tissue corner
> to wick up the excess.  Otherwise you may not get the full
> benefit of the CA project.
> 
> On the Nordska I would remove an offending string and see
> what is under it
> 
> Also check bearing, side bearing, crown and string
> termination.
> 
> Newton
> 
>