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> Oh yes, first tuning I had to bring it up 66 cents, broke 5 strings, and
>finally left it flat 25 cents. It didn't seem to want to get up the last
>few cents to 440. Maybe it was designed to be at A-435 in the first
>place... who knows?
>
..anything I come across that was made before WW1 and has NOT been
re-strung, re-built, whatever you people decide to call it, I tune to 435,
PERIOD..i have broken a fair amount of wire in my breif tenure trying to
bring up old, worn-out instruments to today's standard..at 435, i have
broken no strings since i instituted this policy..
> But I am of the opinion that the soundboard is providing the noise, and
>the piano is just not worth the expense of repair. Taking a cue from Isaac
>Sadigursky, I told her that the piano had passed its useful life, and "she
>deserved a better piano."
..it depends on the sentimental value and what she's willing to spend to
retain that sentiment..you're probably right in offering Isaac's classic
1-liner, but if she wants it done, then why not?
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