Overdamper supporter

[Joe And Penny Goss]

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Hi Robin,
I see little merit in that as the birds only represent at most .0001% of =
the pianos we tune here in the states. At least in my area. But you are =
correct on the muting. It was quite an adventure trying to pull out the =
mute strip one unison at a time and sometimes pulling out more than was =
intended. For some it must work fine, but my method worked well for me =
and eliminated the need to get under the keyboard or fuss arround. Just =
work over the dampers. Pun intended <G>
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
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  From: Robin Stevens=20
  To: ilvey@sbcglobal.net ; Pianotech=20
  Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 5:41 PM
  Subject: Overdamper supporter


         I think that all you... "will not tune overdamper pianos" group =
should be trained to tune these pianos using Paps mutes or a similar =
device as part of your RPT exam. You all display your "RPT" status =
proudly, but, will not work on old pianos! I wonder what you would think =
if your doctor said to you on your next visit....sorry I only deal with =
young patients!!=20

        Many of these old overdampers are easier to tune, and some have =
better pin blocks than some underdampers. It only takes a slight change =
of method. Reading what some of you guys are doing trying to insert your =
tuning strips is quite comical. You obviously have not heard of the =
saying...There has to be a better way!!

        Robin Stevens ARPT
        South Australia











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        From: ilvey@sbcglobal.net; Pianotech
        Date: 10/09/05 01:14:54
        To: pianotech@ptg.org
        Subject: Re: Reinbach Piano

        I don't work on birdcages anymore but....I remember tipping the =
action towards me so I could insert temp strips on all the unisons =
leaving just one string to deal with when tuning.   Then when I couldn't =
take it anymore, I'd remove the temp strips and do the unisons...

        David Ilvedson, RPT
        Pacifica, California


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        From: "Will Wickham" <wwickham@stny.rr.com>
        To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
        Received: 10/8/2005 4:15:09 AM
        Subject: Re: Reinbach Piano


        >This isn't my first trip into the birdcage. Great deal of fun. =
It is
        >the first time I've had to resort to muting through the action =
though.

        >Until I either know something about Reinbach pianos in general =
or this
        >beasty in particular, I will keep going back to do my best to =
make it
        >work well!

        >will wickham

        >On Oct 8, 2005, at 6:03 AM, Farrell wrote:

        >> Don't know anything about Reinbach, but birdcages I have had =
the
        >> displeasure to meet. Make a policy - either run or charge =
your hourly
        >> fee plus a frustration factor. I charge 1.5 times my regular =
hourly
        >> on-site fee ($60 x 1.5 =3D $90).
        >>
        >> And make it clear to the owner - you'll tune it, but it is =
untunable -
        >> so don't expect much. Be sure to cover the lecture about =
upgrading to
        >> something like a 1950 Lester spinet or somesuch POS.
        >>
        >> Just curious, why are you going back for a "second crack at =
it?"
        >> Wasn't the first visit scary enough?
        >>
        >> Terry Farrell

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