This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Whereas I've never tried a large rubber wedge, I have tried the regular = rubber mutes in the past that I use on uprights. On grands, I find that = the felt mutes are easier to insert, are very stable (stay where you put = them), and mute exceptionally well. You can also place them fairly = loosely in place and still mute well - I always wondered how jamming = those rubber mutes in between strings might be affecting the pitch of a = string that was already tuned. They just seem to work better to me. And besides, they don't make that screeching noise that a rubber mute = can sometimes make! Terry Farrell ----- Original Message -----=20 Any particular reason you prefer the felt mutes to rubber mutes?=20 =20 John Formsma -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On = Behalf Of Farrell Below is a picture of the assortment of felt wedge mutes I use for = tuning grand pianos. I get them from Pianotek. The two on the right come = as one big wide one and I cut it in half. Also pictured is my key = whacker (I mean gently but firm key depressor). (Hey, those old Yamaha = hammers are good for something!) =20 I also use the mute on the lower left for wound strings in verticals. =20 Terry Farrell =20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/81/56/6c/5a/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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