Keith: And I thought I was the only one using one of those long tips for tuning the top of a grand! I've done it for 26 years even though others tell me I can't control the pin from that height. It is more awkward than a normal tip, but tuning the top of a grand right handed is awkward no matter your choice (stand at the side with lid open, switch hands, etc.). dave *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 12/1/01 at 12:24 AM kam544@flash.net wrote: >>...do you have a short tuning hammer for >>the high treble? Or can you tune left-handed? ;-) >>Avery > >Avery, List, > >Definitely another consideration for someone who isn't prepared. I do have >a short tuning hammer, and if "absolutely" necessary, left-handed can be >done. > >However, my weapon of choice is a 6 1/2" tuning lever head & tip I put on >for situations where space is at a premium. Have dealt with this for years >at the university I service, as well as a few other choice locations. >Clears all grand rims to date. > >Cheers, > >Keith McGavern >Registered Piano Technician >Oklahoma Chapter 731 >Piano Technicians Guild >USA _____________________________ David M. Porritt dporritt@mail.smu.edu Meadows School of the Arts Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75275 _____________________________
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