[pianotech] Satisfied but persistent customer question

[Andrew Anderson]

I attended a class a few years back where the designer demonstrated  
them.

On plain wire they are set on only two of the unisons.  They couple  
those strings so that if they are within shouting distance of each  
other, they will ring in unison.  One string is left open to maintain  
the higher frequencies that make for full tonal spectrum.  Wild bass  
strings can be tamed also with the corresponding reduction of high  
frequency noise, which on some pianos is very beneficial.  Squealing  
duplexes can also be tamed and tuned to a desirable interval.

I haven't bought the kit yet but have plenty of candidates...

Andrew Anderson

On Dec 28, 2008, at 2:19 PM, Geoff Sykes wrote:

> My thanks to all who have contributed to this discussion. The fact  
> that many
> of the responses echoed similar viewpoints is helpful.
>
> I routinely check plate and pinblock bolts on every piano I service.  
> On this
> particular piano I have also already tapped down the hitch pin  
> loops, lubed
> the bearing points, (ProTek), and done some voicing. I may have to  
> voice it
> down a little more as she still thinks it's way too bright. And that  
> may
> help. I have not yet addressed string leveling, and perhaps I should  
> do that
> next.
>
> She already has a full DC system installed by a previous technician,  
> but she
> doesn't use it. Since I don't have to sell her one perhaps I can  
> convince
> her to plug the existing one back in. I guess it's also time to  
> discuss with
> her, again, the benefits of bottom and top covers, and closing the  
> lid once
> in a while.
>
> Restringing, capo dressing and agraffes are something she is NOT  
> going to do
> at this time. $$$
>
> Someone mentioned the PitchLock system. I've only read about it and  
> seen
> pictures. If anyone has first hand experience with PitchLock I would  
> like to
> hear more.
>
> Thanks all --
>
> -- Geoff
>
>
> • Geoff Sykes, RPT
> • 626-799-7545
> • www.ivories52.com
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