CA on bridge pins (was Re: false beats)

[Richard Brekne]

Fred... do I understand that you are applying CA to the bridge pins with the
strings on and up to tension ? If so you might want to check for build up under the
string forward of the bridge pin, where the bridge slants off. If you get even a
little bit there you will effectively change the termination.

I find that in the long run, its best to loosen the strings while applying. JMHO

RicB


Fred Sturm wrote:

> Roger,
>         Thanks for the tip on paper towels. I'll try it. Fineness of applicator
> tip doesn't seem to make much difference with the extra thin - it just
> wants to run, and will. What I generally do is tap the pins on a whole
> section, blow off dust (it gets loosened by the tapping), apply CA to
> all the front pins in the section, then wipe vigorously with a rag.
> Works wonders on the 20 year old Young Chang in the church. Shines up
> the bridge real nice <g>. Frankly, I don't think the bit of CA between
> string and bridge makes a dimes worth of difference. And that 10 - 15
> minutes saves 20 minutes fussing with unisons the same day, let alone
> subsequent tunings.
>         I've been reluctant to do this on fancier pianos with picky customers,
> though. Generally just tap those (often heel of palm on a combo handle
> with brass rod inserted - dimple on end). Helps, but not as much as with
> CA as well.
> Regards,
> Fred Sturm
> University of New Mexico
>
> j

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