String Spacing problem

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, Joey:
This problem is quite common.   I say, if it works, cures the problem, and sounds good, why not?  Ok, so it looks funny.  I'd leave it be.  It's not the capo, but the drilling of the tuning pin holes.  Notching the capo isn't going to work if there's too much side pressure.  
JMHO.
Paul McCloud
San Diego

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joey Recker 
To: Pianotech List
Sent: 10/27/2007 11:34:16 AM 
Subject: String Spacing problem


Yesterday I was called to tune an Everett Console.
 
As I was tuning, I noticed that the A3 was not damping properly.  Upon further investigation, I noticed that it was not a damper problem, but that the right string was right up against the center string.  This was not allowing the damper to properly mute the center string.
 
I loosened the offending string, slid it over to it’s proper position.  As I brought it back up to pitch, it slipped back over.  I tried to file the capo a bit but was not really successful with the other strings in the way.  I tried using my spacing tool to hold the string in position, while I pulled it up, but as soon as it was able it moved back against the center string.
 
Finally, I cut a small piece of my felt mute and placed it in between the strings and it came up to pitch nicely and stayed in position.  It worked nicely.  It also looks funny.  (See attached picture).  What was the proper repair?  I want to do it right when I go back next time.   (But I don’t think the owner will go for too much expense either).   
 
Thanks to all,
Joey
Plains, GA
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