[CAUT] pin tightness

[Michelle Stranges]

I imagine that would be *quite* unstable.

If I remember correctly, 60 psi's is getting close to my uncomfy level..


On Oct 31, 2006, at 4:00 PM, Willem Blees wrote:

> Does a marginally loose tunig pin cause the string to go out of tune
> during heavy playing? On the D in the concert hall, I had to replace a
> pin that was damaged during the vandalism 4 years ago. The string has
> long since stretched, but it goes out of tune too much, especially
> during heavy playing. The pin has probably about 35" - 40" pounds on
> it. (I haven't measured it, but that is what it feels like).
>
> Comments, opinions.
>
> Wim
> Willem Blees, RPT
> Piano Tuner/Technician
> School of Music
> University of Alabama
> Tuscaloosa, AL USA
>