List, I do not remember who wrote this, but it is something that IMHO that should be done as a very last resort as it causes the strings to ring as if they were out of level as does loose flange pins or screws. Joe > >4. Do not over twist shank flanges to space. Instead travel the shanks > >in areas were the string pacing is to close together or erratic. The > >hammer should be evenly space at rest but may travel a little to hit the > >strings.
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