Unison Flatter than each Individual string?

[David Andersen]

>As far as Ric's comment on why wasn't this talked about 100 yrs. ago, well
>according to Bill Garlick it was. Which is why places like the Bosendorfer
>factory taught the tuners to only with a single rubber mute. It yielded
>better results.
>So there you go, one anal retentive aural tuner's take on the matter.


Great post, Tom.   I have contemplated making the jump to one mute and a 
tuning hammer for a few years.  I seem to get great tunings with a 
stript; I guess I've intuitively adjusted in a more and more precise 
manner for the subtle stretches involved.  But your experience makes 
sense to me.  You've challenged me to to some tuings of great pianos in 
the "old school" way.  Bill garlicj is an amazing tchnician, amazing 
teacher, and had a big effect on my approach to the craft when I spent 2 
weeks with him in 1983.  Thanks for your voice, Tom.

David Andersen
Malibu, CA