[CAUT] The fundamental - Where is it?

[Donald McKechnie]

List,

I have been having a discussion with some of my fellow local techs  
about the fundamental and what we hear in the low bass. We agree that,  
at least on larger pianos, the low strings produce the fundamental but  
we differ on whether or not the rest of the belly system can produce  
even a recordable fundamental.

My assertion is that a 9' grand can produce a recordable fundamental  
if you have the right equipment. I'm trying to find something in  
writing to produce evidence of this but no luck yet. I'm not finished  
searching Del's "Piano Tone Building" and I hope something might be  
found there. Del, can I find it in the book?

Perhaps some of the soundboard savvy folks on this list can help me  
win this argument? After all, there is a 6 pack of quality beer on the  
line! :-)

Don

Donald McKechnie
Piano Technician
Ithaca College
dmckech at ithaca.edu
607.274.3908





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