Gaffers Tape/Oleg

[Dave Smith]

I've been waiting, hoping someone else would ask this dumb question first.
But finally, I have to ask.

What is "preparing" a piano and why would one want to do that?

Dave Smith
Unprepared in SW FL


----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 9:15 PM
Subject: Gaffers Tape/Oleg


> I beg to differ with you. I've been using the stuff as a musician for
> several years. I have never had a residue problem with it. To Clarify, I
buy
> the "Expensive" type. There are many cheap imitations, that say they are
> gaffers tape, but are just duct tape with a lesser type "stickum", that
does
> leave a residue. Any tape, left on for a long period of time will leave
some
> residue, even Draftsman's Tape and the Expensive Gaffers Tape. The
> application on this subject was for short term application time, so there
> should be no problem, even on bass strings. However, I get real pissed
when
> anyone wants to stick things, (including their fingers), on strings. I've
> never "Prepared" a grand and never will. It goes against my piano
> sensibilties. Music is supposed to be organized sound, of pleasing nature.
> IMO, "prepared pianos are just noise and should not be tolerated by anyone
> that truly loves music. (End of Rant) (Flame suit zipped up tight!)
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>
> Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
>
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