[CAUT] well-prepared piano Bunger 2nd ed

[Fred Sturm]

On Feb 18, 2011, at 1:45 PM, <mario at pianosinsideout.com> wrote:

> I noticed he shows using a screwdriver to spread the strings to insert
> screws and the like.


Yes, but not for wood or sheet metal screws, just for machine screws  
(the former screws, being tapered, are simply screwed in until tight).  
For machine screws he is careful to note making a careful choice of  
width, compared to the gap between strings, and to limit placement to  
the middle portion of the strings, not close to the bridge or agraffe.  
We are not talking about spreading the strings much, just enough to  
account for the threads - not more than a typical firm insertion of a  
wedge mute will do.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
fssturm at unm.edu
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