[CAUT] String Coupling / SB and Bridge stiffness

[Richard Brekne]

Hi again..

I really didn't want to get off on a tangent about what is a good 
tuning, or how P-12ths work into things.  I really just wanted thoughts 
as to whether or not the basic idea that there is a relationship between 
apparent pitch drop due to string coupling and the amount of termination 
stiffness is feasible or not. Still haven't really got an answer that 
directly addresses this beyond Eds thoughtful post.

Cheers
RicB


    Ok... sounds agreeable enough. But in principle does the, I suppose
    hypothesis is the word, does this sound reasonable ?

    Cheers
    RicB


        To answer your question you will have to take measurements. That
        will require a method that can be repeated with enough precision to
        give useful information. The bridge movement will vary depending
        on the energy inputs from the strings, so the input must be
        controlled,
        as well as the time of measurement. Labs would most likely use
        an electromagnetic drive to move the strings.
           
        There are many variables at work, including our need to believe
        we know what we are doing. I have proved this many times.

        Ed S.