> > >At the risk of needing a fire extingusher, does any body have an opinion > >on which brand of this doubtful tonic > > > > a: works the best > > b: causes the least damage. > > Don, > Garfield's has done wonders for me in special situations. A Vose & Sons > grand comes to mind. The tuning pins were loose (loose like pull to pitch, > let go of the tuing lever, watch it go back by itself). The piano took > four treatments and now is in operation and holding at A440. > > If setting the tuning pins is an option, it also is a terrific shortcut in > strengthening tuning stability in some situations. > > Keith A. McGavern, RPT > Oklahoma Chapter 731 > Oklahoma Baptist University > Shawnee, Oklahoma > > I'll second Keith's suggestion. Garfield's is the best. It may not work as quickly as some of the others, and you may have to give the piano more than one treatment, but you'll wind up with am instrument that feels like it's been repinned. Unlike others, it's usually thinned 50/50 with alcohol. Lastly, if the pins are really bad, and you have room between the coil and the plate, you can use the Garfield's AND set the pins as well. Good luck! Les Smith lessmith@buffnet.net
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