[pianotech] self tuning piano

Joseph Garrett joegarrett at earthlink.net
Thu Jan 26 13:23:14 MST 2012


Paul said: "Wim:
Apparently, the current is sent thru the bottom of the tuning pins, then
through the wires, and grounded at the agraffes/capo bars. Current through
the wires heats them up and changes the pitch. The tuning pins will heat
slightly, but not enough to harm the block. Practically, they won't heat at
all since the pins are so large."

Paul,
Say What???!!! A basic knowledge of wood, would dispute that. I'd rethink
that, for sure. This guy's been around too long and has never proven his
theory to anyone's satisfaction. (let alone a WORKING prototype) Typical
Engineer Type.....living in a dream world, that us mortals really can't
imagine.<G>
That's my take on that,
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
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