Records in piano

[John Ross]

I have found that the FAC reading, can change, depending on the humidity.
So I always take a fresh FAC reading to be sure.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpaino@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Tanner" <jtanner@mozart.sc.edu>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: Records in piano


> One additional tidbit of information I like to leave on a business card
> inside the piano (other than Temp/RH and how much pitch adjustment) is the
> FAC measurements.  This saves a few minutes of setup time on my next
> appointment.
>
> Speaking of tuning records, have any of you been contacted about CLIP
> software for piano technicians?  Seems a bit costly to me to replace a $15
> investment in 3x5 cards.  I'd like to have a computer program for my
> private clients, but it would have to be something reasonably priced.
> Might be great for institutional setting, but doesn't run on a MAC, which
I
> think most schools of music are using.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> >David and list,
> >         I've been pondering this for some time. Why do we, as
technicians,
> >feel compelled to place a card, service history chart or other such
records
> >or advertisements under the lid of uprights? Do we really believe that
> >anyone ever sees them there? Don't we truly know that once we leave all
the
> >old pictures of the kids or the grandparents along with the decrepit fire
> >hazard lamp and the leaking potted plant go directly back on top? Why do
so
> >many expend the energy, expense and time to be sure to leave "our mark"
> >that no one sees except perhaps the next tuner after you? Is there anyone
> >out there doing something different that they consider to be a better
way?
> >
> >Greg
> >
> >P.S. no offense intended to anyone, but there simply must be a better
way!
> >
> >
> >
> >At 06:26 PM 3/13/2003, you wrote:
> >
> >>List,
> >>
> >>I keep computer records but have been wanting to keep something
> >>in pianos also...I found a plastic 3.5" floppy holder (packet of 5) with
> >>adhesive backing.  Peel off the backing and they adhere quite
> >>nicely.  They easily hold a small card or folded paper.  This would
> >>be especially helpful for institutions?  I attach to bottom of music
> >>rack on grands and inside music rack or lid of uprights.
> >>
> >>David I.
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> >Greg Newell
> >mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
> >
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