Hi Steve, I wasn't in the class, but I'd guess the instructor would refer to a "loaded" tuning pin as one which still has some twist in it. I think most people now accept that the top and bottom of the tuning pin in a tight block do not move together - the pin does experience twist to varying degrees in varying situations. So a loaded pin would not be at equilibrium with itself and would henceforth be trying to "unload" itself. I've heard techs suggest they like to leave the pin ever so slightly loaded toward the sharp side, to reduce any tendency of pitch dropping. I personally choose to do everything I can to leave pins in an unloaded state - at equilibrium. I don't want it to move when I'm done. YMMV. William R. Monroe SNIP The first is the term "loading the tuning pin". Now of course I have heard of and am familiar with setting the pin. I took a tuning/temperament class and the instructor used the term "Loading" the pin. SNIP Is anyone familiar with this term or phenomenon? Fact or fiction? Thanx in advance. I can give more info on the class later if need be. Steve Blasyak RPT Orange County Chapter -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080830/7a983db4/attachment.html
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