More wood, less pin. was Re: Strings riding up (was Tuning stability)

David Ilvedson ilvey@sbcglobal.net
Thu, 1 Apr 2004 15:23:13 -0800


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>On a Yamaha upright recently I tapped the pins, and wound up=
 driving them down below the level of the strings. I >had to=
 release tension, and put the pin back in, but it didn't bottom=
 out. It almost makes me wonder if this might >be the case in=
 other pianos. 
 
>So what is the real reason for tapping? More wood, or less pin?
 
Wim 
Willem Blees, RPT
Piano tuner/technician
School of Music
University of Alabama

Wim, 

I'd avoid a 5 lb hammer when tapping bridge pins in...;-]

David I.


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