[CAUT] 234 Steinway B

[Fred Sturm]

On Apr 19, 2009, at 5:26 AM, reggaepass at aol.com wrote:

> However, the smaller diameter wires do seem to be a bit more malleable

	I have the notion that, within limits, less stiff wire leads to  
better checking. If the check plus wire springs back on impact, it  
will hold the tail better. Of course, it needs to be springy enough  
not to go out of adjustment while this is happening, But a too stiff  
wire tends to lead to more of the bounce off the check problem. I  
think it is good that the check "give" just a little.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu