Piano acoustics

[Ron Nossaman]

 So,  does the SB somehow
>reproduce the frequency of the string's partials (inharmonicity), or does
>the SB vibrating in modes with its own stiffness determine (more or less)
>the  inharmonicity of the piano?   ---ric

Comparing partial strengths and frequencies between samplings taken
directly from the string with a magnetic pickup, and aurally with an open
mic might be interesting, muting everything but one string speaking length.
Whether the information would mean anything or be of practical use or not,
I couldn't say.

Ron N