[pianotech] How to analyze an existing tuning

[Ron Nossaman]

On 12/19/2012 9:29 AM, Paul McCloud wrote:
> Yes, a good technique.  Use the pin as a kind of spring to counter
> the pull of the string.  Just don't overdo it.  Yeah, gentle. I
> always try to keep my lever as close to the string direction as I
> can, especially in the tenor section.  Then you eliminate the
> influence of the pin bending fore/aft which affects the pitch.  It
> helps stability a lot.  I find that a 1:30 position of the lever in
> the capo section works well to the top treble.  More friction there.
> Works for me. Best, Paul

Me too. The only indication we have of what kind of balance we've gotten 
between string tension and pin back torque is to spring the pin back and 
forth to find that point.

Good advice all around.
Ron N