<HTML>In regard to the flagpoling on bushless pianos, although there seems to be plenty of clearance between the pin and the plate, I am wondering if, during tuning the pin actually touches the plate, thus preventing it from moving as much. I am not arguing that some fp occurs, but I just don't think it is enough to where it would cause  significant problems with tuning stability, as Terry first pointed out.   Just my opinion. Wim </HTML>