Sohmer

[Paul]

Roy
How far is not cut and dried. I start by backing out the lowest screw about
1/8 of a turn, then move to its neighbors (on both sides if its not the end
one). Use this amount in the offending section, gradually tapering off the
amount. Test the string response. I do this by dropping the tension of the
string a small amount. It should respond immediately. If the pins a tight,
you can flag pole the pin and hear the string responding. Bring the test
string back to pitch and set the pin. Several quick, firm test blows should
not affect pitch. Make sure you set the pin and string. If your test notes
fail, back out the screws again in the same manner. The whole process is
faster than reading these instructions. Good luck. Let me know how you come
out.

Paul Chick

Roy wrote:

----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Ulrich <ulrich@rangenet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: Sohmer


> Paul, thanks.
>
> That's the issue I was trying to address - is it possible to back out the
> pressure bar and maintain the tone? How far?
>
> For whatever reason I tend to suspect that the pressure bar is preventing
> some strings from being seated properly - seems that I do chin ups trying
to
> raise the pitch of a string albeit carefully, then all of a sudden wham!
> It's too sharp. Conversely, trying to lower the pitch even with hard blows
> takes an unusual amount of effort.