mutes

[John Ross]

Hi Charles,
I use my Papp's mute all the time on the upper treble. As a matter of
fact, I usually wear them out, and have to replace them every couple
of years.
I have never used the split mute.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 7:03 PM
Subject: mutes


> Does anyone use the Papps spring mute (which I see in the Pianotek
> catalog)?  What exactly does it do? Mute the outside strings while
you
> tune the center? And what about the wooden mutes with a split wedge?
How
> are they useful?
>
> I'd love to improve my efficiency in the upper treble, and I'm open
to
> various techniques, including strip muting, not strip muting, and
using
> various kinds of mutes. Any opinions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Charles Neuman
> PTG Assoc, Long Island
>
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