voicing with VODKA

[David Renaud]

The more of it you drink, the better the piano sounds???????

Barrie Heaton wrote:

> In article <366DE29E.2133@erols.com>, Frank Cahill <fcahill@erols.com>
> writes
> >In Susan Kline's article this month, she describes the use of vodka to
> >soften hammers.  I have some questions:
> >
> >1. How long should I waite for the solution to take effect?
> >
> >2. Is this method better or worse than steaming?
> >
> >3. How does this compare to fabric softener/alchohol solution method?
>
> Was the Vodka for the piano or the client.
>
> >
> >
> >Another subject:
> >
> >Hey, I got burned again on a voicing problem. I tuned a Kawai with lots
> >of false beats in the top.  There were some bad strings in the bass, but
> >overall, a good sound, better than most.
>
> Tuning a piano will bring out all the squeaks, bangs and creeks  and
> what they did not notice, they will if you don't fix it.  As far as they
> are concerned the squeaks, bangs creeks where not there before you came
> so it is your fault :-(.
>
> Fussy clients are good clients they keep you on your toes, plus you will
> find they are the ones who recommend you the most.
>
> Barrie,
>
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