This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment While I agree that tapping seems to provide a temporary fix. I think you would be better off securing the bridge pin by the use of thin CA glue wicked into the base of the pin to secure it and keep it from oscillating. Tapping the pin (not the string) can lower the groove that gets cut into the side of the pin so that it is closer to the surface of the bridge, but the false beats tend to come from pins which are loose in the bridge cap. As Roger J. pointed out, pins that are held secure with epoxy rarely have problems with false beats-unless the false beat comes from poor terminations at the other end. David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Piano Forte Supply Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:59 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: Seating strings In a number of voicing classes and seminars across the country, I have experienced (seen and heard) how tapping the bridge pin can reduce or remove false beats and even strengthen and focus the tone of that string. I don't claim to know all the physics involved, or whether or not strings can climb, or jump, for that matter. I'll leave that discussion to others with a better grasp of the math. In the meantime, (even if it isn't a "permanent" fix, just as my tuning isn't) I'll go on tapping pins here and there as needed, improving the tone of the pianos I work on and satisfying my clients <G>. Jurgen Goering ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/55/f5/a3/94/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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