Phil, Reminds me of a story a tech friend of mine told me. When the RPT test was given, "they" didn't know how to tie a string. So, the examiner asked what would they do if a string broke when they were tuning for a concert. The answer was, "I'll go back to the shop and make a new one!" :-) Most of us can't do that, but I tend to agree with you. I don't like to tie strings either, although I know if they're done well, they can last for a long time! I learned to tie just to pass the test but I doubt I'd ever do it in real life! There's just something about a knot in a string that bothers me. Sorry. That's just the way I am. Avery At 07:18 AM 03/23/03 -0500, you wrote: >Clyde, this scenario that you describe is probably one reason why I will >fail the Technical Exam when I finally get to take it (I'll answer your post >next, Wim)..string splicing..I have been shown various ways to do it by >various RPT,s and not one of those ways made me feel comfortable with the >outcome. I see very little splicing in the field. When I do, it's usually a >mess and a problem to tune(always a tad flat). > >I understand the PTG's requirement that this skill at least be aquired to >pass its test, but I also understand my own concience and my own 'customer >service' attitude. I want that customer to feel that when a string breaks, >they'll get a new one, which is what I do. I'm obviously not provicient, and >probably don't care to be since I have yet to make an attempt in the field >to splice. > >There's no doubt my inability for splicing will prevent me from becomming >President of the PTG!, > >Phil > > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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