On Jan 27, 2011, at 12:11 PM, Ryan Sowers wrote: > … Now, like David Andersen, I have nothing but respect for some of the "hybrid tuners" who augment their ears with the ETD but can deliver a solid concert tuning aurally when the need arises. However, I would argue that these are a very small minority of ETD users. … Ryan, I like the term you presented "hybrid tuners". Thank you for introducing that concept. Unfortunately, you had to take it a step further and qualify what a "hybrid tuner" is by declaring their ability to deliver a solid concert tuning aurally when the need arises. That, in my mind, negates your concept of a "hybrid tuner". The definition and concept of a "hybrid tuner" that I entertain is an individual that combines the best of both worlds, aural and ETD. An individual that no longer has to demonstrate the ability to tune strictly aural or strictly electronic. A "hybrid tuner" is a different breed altogether. I am a "hybrid tuner". I have used most all versions in the ETD world in conjunction with the aural skills I have assimilated over the years: Those ETDs by name are Sight-O-Tuner, Accu-tuner, Verituner, Reyburn CyberTuner, TuneLab, OnlyPure Tuner: I currently use and have in my possession, Reyburn CyberTuner and OnlyPure Tuner. I notice in a previous post of yours that you are limited to experiencing TuneLab only. I give you your props and all others when it comes to strictly aural tuning, but beyond that, I don't feel you are qualified to determine what is and what isn't when it comes to ETDs' and "hybrid tuners". True respect for "hybrid tuners" will only take place on your part when you have taken the time to invest and delve into all the remarkable domains of ETDs'. Names like Albert Sanderson and family, Robert Scott, Dean Reyburn and family, Dave Carpenter and Bernhard Stopper are not only pioneers in the age of technology for piano tuning, but valued participants in the Piano Technicians Guild legacy. I submit this information, not for the sake of argument, but for the truth as I see it. Sincerely, Keith McGavern, RPT
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