[pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

[Joe Goss]

Hi.
There are times when there is not an easy way to mute the string like when it is the last string of the bass or first of the tenor.
The last time I faced this I used string to tie the new wire to the plate strut or was it the action beam on a spinet. Any way tied to something solid. <g>
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Love 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:13 AM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string


  Since the string will go out of tune why put it on the customer to insert the mute.  Just insert it.  Manually stretch it a few times, tighten the coils, tune the string 30 - 50 cents sharp, mute it and leave.  When, and if, you do come back then tune it to pitch, set the bends, tune it again and leave it depending on how long it's been.  If it's only been a week or two then leave it muted and a bit sharp still.  If it's been 6 months then you can tune it and leave it unmuted. 

   

  David Love

  www.davidlovepianos.com

   

  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Byeway222 at aol.com
  Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 2:46 AM
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

   

  A very relevant topic and some essential points already mentioned.  In certain circumstances where distance is a real problem for a prompt return visit I have often left a tuning wedge with the customer having shown them exactly where to mute off the new string if it becomes unbearable.  Whilst this is reasonably straightforward for grands, verticals can prove more difficult.

   

  Richard
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