tuning question

[David Ilvedson]

3 whole steps flat?  Wouldn't that be a string with no tension?  Jay, you
need to lower your expectations.  There is no fine tuning in this situation.
Always let the customer know that you are rough tuning and this is because
of their neglect.  Don't make it your problem.  You have accomplished a lot
just getting it up to pitch and sounding decent.  Set up the next
appointment for 3 months or so and then start thinking about "fine" tuning.

David I.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Jay Mercier
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 5:38 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: tuning question
>
>
> List,
>
> I notice lately that when I perform a major pitch raise (today,
> it was one
> that was 3 whole steps flat), by the time I'm done with the fine
> tuning just
> under 2 hours later the unisons in the mid to upper treble range
> go out just
> a tish, and about 90% of the problem is that the bottom pin (upright) is
> always just a tish sharp compared to the other two pins of the unison.
> Almost always I have to go back and lower every bottom pin to match the
> remaining two unisons.  Can this be avoided?  Any thoughts on this is
> appreciated.
>
> Jay Mercier
> New Associate Member
> Glenwood, MN
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