The epoxy would mean removing, and replacing the bridge pins. Possibly C/A might be worth a try first. Easier. John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Minor" <jminor at uiuc.edu> To: "caut" <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: [CAUT] restrung D > Wim, > > I've had similar problems with a restrung B. I suspect part of the problem > is due to the high volume of air flowing around the piano from the air > handler fan speed. Fresh air from outside is required to keep air healthy. > My situation worsened after the building had fans upgraded and outside > dampers improved to bring in MORE fresh air. > > Another possible cause is loose bridge pins caused by the extremely dry > air in commercial buildings in the winter. I'm planning on doing an > experiment with epoxy in bridge pins in one section to see if things > improve. > > Good luck! This can be extremely frustrating! One of my secret fears is > that people will think I don't tune the piano at all, *OR* that I do a > lousy job!! : ( > > John Minor > University of Illinois > > > I >
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