Tuning Pin Preferences

[gordon stelter]

Hi, Jurgen,
     All I can comment on is that there was some
complaint about the "Diamond" brand tuning pins from
"the other guys" being oval in cross section. Nit
good.
     Personally, I love Larudee's Lo-torque pins, also
made by Diamond, but am now skittish about using them
because of the aforementioned alleged quality-control
problems. I also like things nickel-plated, because I
have seen too many pianos here in Georgia with 2
year-old stringings and thin rust on the pins. But I
don't want plating on the threads. Hope that clears
things up.
     Thump

--- Jurgen Goering <pianoforte@pianofortesupply.com>
wrote:

> Calling all technicians:  I am about to start
> bringing in German tuning 
> pins of the highest quality for distribution in
> Canada and the US 
> through my business Piano Forte Supply.  I will have
> to commit to a 
> large minimum order, so I want to be sure I stock
> sizes and finishes 
> that will actually sell and not leave technicians
> asking for the 
> varieties I didn't stock.
> 
> So, I need some input from all of you out in the
> field.  What are the 
> most common sizes and lengths you use?  Of 10 sets
> you use over any 
> period of time, how many #2, #3, etc, as well as
> lengths?   Are 2-1/4 
> pins actually used?   Do you prefer nickel plated
> over blued and at 
> what ratio?
> 
> I am working hard to come up with some high quality
> supply 
> alternatives, and only with your input can I plan
> this in a way that 
> will be viable.
> 
> Feel free to reply to the list or to me privately,
> if you wish
> 
> Thanks for your input.
> 
> Jurgen Goering
> Piano Forte Supply
> (250) 754-2440
> info@pianofortesupply.com
> http://www.pianofortesupply.com


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