S&S tuning pins...

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

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In a message dated 8/21/01 10:58:35 PM Central Daylight Time, 
pianolover88@hotmail.com writes:


> Can anyone tell me WHY Steinway & Sons elect to NOT use tuning pin 
> bushings??? It would certainly eliminate, or at the very least GREATLY 
> reduce "Flagpoling", which is a real hassle for me. It simply takes a good 
> 20-30 minutes longer for me to tune a Steinway, chiefly because of this 
> problem. After tuning two Model "L's" today, I proceeded to tune a couple 
> of 
> Yamaha Grands...it was like swinging only ONE bat after warming up with 
> THREE at a time! It was a literal walk in the park.
> 
> Terry Peterson
> 

I don't know why Steinway doesn't use bushings, but perhaps the problem isn't 
with the lack of them, but with the technique you use. I don't have a problem 
with flag poling. It does not take me longer to tune a Steinway, or other 
bushless pianos, than those with bushings. Without seeing how you use your 
lever, I can't help you. But perhaps you should have a talk with one of the 
old timers.

Wim 

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