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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>Thanks
to all who responded about the Steinway console.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>Brian,
I did not have excessive trouble with string equalization. What I did =
was to set
the pin at about 1-2 beats sharper than the middle string, then flexed =
the pin
to equalize. Seemed to work pretty much like all the other consoles I've =
done.
The pins are very tight, and one has to be sure that the pin is actually =
turning
rather than merely flexing.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>Jon, I
was glad to be using my SAT to tune this one. I could have done it by =
ear, but
probably would have been nutty by the end of it. I am glad for modern =
electronic
technology. :-) I have not had the opportunity to tune any Mason & =
Hamlin
pianos yet, but would like to. From all I've heard, they are supposed to =
be top
notch instruments.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>Del,
does one need to contact Steinway about instructions for adjusting the =
pressure
bar correctly? Yes, I agree that the performance of this Steinway was =
rather
poor.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>Kevin,
thanks for the tip on sympathetic vibes and strip muting. I'll try to =
remember
to try your suggestion the next time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>From
what you guys are saying, just because it has "Steinway" =
written on it
does not necessarily mean it is a good-sounding instrument. (That's OK =
by me--I
don't bow down to Steinway anyhow). I like Yamaha pianos a lot, and =
would
readily recommend those over the Steinway if all of their verts are like =
this
one.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>Thanks
again.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=490363521-20031999><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial =
size=2>John
Formsma</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>