In a message dated 21/08/03 8:20:40 PM, RNossaman@cox.net writes: << Why would tapping make any difference? Ron N >> Hmmmmmm........good question <:| addressing stability:::::::::: It would seem to me that a tight coil as opposed to a less tight coil would offer more theoretical stability since the chances of the coil tightening/loosening through hammer impact would be lessened. How much?? I don't know but to some degree. When chipping a newly strung piano if the coils are tapped after the first and second chipping the tuning settles down much faster....an observation made over many years and pianos. addressing tone:::::: We all pay a lot of attention to good solid contacts at: hitch, front bridge pin, back bridge pin, capo bar, agraffe...so why not make the termination at the tuning pin as tight as we can...........theoretically a tight coil would not absorb as much vibration as would more loose coil would it? Affect the tone?........does a string that has plenty of bearing on the bridge but does not t ouch the plate behind the hitch affect the tone???? thoughts.... :-0 Jim Bryant (FL)
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