To stretch..or not to stretch?

[Tony Caught]

Hi Phil,
I came across a Steinway the other day that had all the duplex out of tune.
(this duplex had been tuned some years ago) Now were you to go forth to
stretch the wires to retune the duplex I would say it was a good idea.

Tony

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>
To: "Newtonville" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 6:36 AM
Subject: To stretch..or not to stretch?


> Hi all.
>
> For those who know a thing or 2 about concert work, here's a question?
>
> Would it be wise to occasionally stretch out the wire?
>
> I'm thinking that it's not a bad idea, but perhaps not necessary..maybe it
> is..after all, I am asking the question..
>
> If it is a good idea, why is it a good idea?
>
> If it's not necessary, then perhaps you can tell me why it may not be
> necessary.
>
> My gut feeling tells me it would be a good idea to do it occasionally..but
> why?
>
> ..looking forward to the different viewpoints..
>
> -Phil Bondi (Fl.)
> phil@philbondi.com
>
>
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