Tuning in general

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Mon, 1 Sep 1997 09:20:20 -0700 (PDT)
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> From:          Susan Kline <skline@proaxis.com>
> Subject:       Re: Tuning in general
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

I still think a pitch raise IS extra work which should be paid 
for and it is incentive for regular service!

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA


> Hello, Jim --
> 
> I also do two passes, most of the time, not quite so quickly as you do. (The
> whole tuning takes me more like 90 minutes.) The first pass just isn't a big
> deal, and it shows me how the piano reacts to change in the different areas. 
> 
> I stopped considering a pass to be a big fuss when I was a student at George
> Brown College. Ted Sambell demonstrated pitch raising on an upright he had
> set about 100 cents low, and did a pass, getting it to pitch, in 5 minutes
> (timed), no muting, just pulled it up by brute strength and awkwardness
> (NOT!!). 
> 
> After that, complaining about or charging for an extra pass seemed like
> whining ... not that mine take 5 minutes! I think the secret is that one
> doesn't ask for perfection the first time around. Zipppppp, Whizzzzz, etc. 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Susan
> 
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> At 08:13 AM 9/1/97 -0400, Jim wrote:
> >List;
> > Watching the thread on tuning/pitch raises - + 2 cents, 4 cents, or whatever
> >within reason, has me wondering about the general system used by the majority
> >of those on the list.
> >  When I tune I always go over the scale twice. Once to get it ready to tune
> >and the second time to tune it. Total time, 45 minutes to an hour, or
> >slightly more.
> >  This enables me to find the problem spots and concentrate on them during
> >the second pass.  Any 'slight' (0-6 cents) pitch discrepancy is taken care of
> >during the first pass,  or if I decided to leave the thing where it is at I
> >will concentrate on other areas of the tuning.
> >  Using this method has served me well and I was wondering if it is in line
> >with what other techs do.  I don't think this has been discussed before, or
> >if it has I have missed it.
> >Just wondering.
> > Jim Bryant (FL)
> >
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> Susan Kline 
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