[CAUT] Pitchlock for v-bar duplex noise - was "D" with a ghost

[Don]

Hi John,

A single tiny drop of glue in the middle of the string is all that is
required. I don't think that unless it were pointed out that anyone but
another *very* careful technician would see it.

At 12:38 PM 02/02/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>How many have tried using Pitchlock couplers to reduce v-bar duplex 
>noise? What are the results? I have not tried it, but know that muting 
>the strings off with felt has an adverse effect on the tone.
>
>It has been suggested in the past that a drop of glue on this portion of 
>the string will change the mass of the string just enough to correct the 
>problem. I've had success with this, but I sure don't like to show 
>anyone the messy appearance.
>
>John Baird

Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T.
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