stability of pitch raises (not Ron's question. sorry)

Kent Swafford kswafford@earthlink.net
Sun, 02 Sep 2001 21:19:28 -0500


On 9/2/01 6:33 PM, "Tom Cole" <tcole@cruzio.com> wrote:

> Now I know that it's because I've always done at least some
> settling of the pin in pitch raise mode. Gaaaa!

Of course other factors can come into play when you don't set the strings.
For example, on pianos with very tight pins, a twist in the pin could be
introduced when you pull the string up that would increase the drop when you
let go. So -- pulling up the string without settling it is no panacea.

Kent



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