High-tension or Low-tension?

[Isaac OLEG SIMANOT]

Digital metric tape is fine for that too, but don't try to modify the tape !

Issac OLEG

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part
> de Delwin D Fandrich
> Envoyé : vendredi 21 septembre 2001 07:10
> À : pianotech@ptg.org
> Objet : Re: High-tension or Low-tension?
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Airy" <stephen_airy@yahoo.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: September 20, 2001 4:27 PM
> Subject: Re: High-tension or Low-tension?
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> > Do you know of a way to measure the individual (and
> > the overall) string tension in my 56" 1913 Ricca (sn
> > 37123) with the strings in the piano and pulled up to
> > pitch?  And, what tools do I need to do it with?
>
> The easiest and least expensive way is with a metric tape measure and a
> micrometer. Neither the tape measure nor the micrometer need be all that
> costly.
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> > I'm just curious as to what the scaling in my piano is
> > like and if it would benefit from rescaling.
>
> In something over thirty years of analyzing and redesigning existing piano
> scales I've not yet encountered one that couldn't be improved. I suppose
> your's could be the first, but with that track record what do you
> think the
> chances are?
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> >
> > Also, what do you guys do when you rescale a piano?
>
> Someone else may want to take a stab at this online but I don't. Just an
> introductory overview is the subject of a 1-1/2 hour class. And I suggest
> you find one and attend.
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> Del
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