Hi all, Sounds like the beginning of a consensus. For *best* long term stability do the following: A. Measure the pitch of a particular string with your favorite aide B. Tap it down at the hitch pin, double scaling bar, before middle and after bridge, lift (on a grand) before and after capo bar or other speaking length termination point. (for an upright tap at either side capo bar) C. Measure the pitch of the string again. D. Offset a visual tuning device by the amount of the pitch drop, or 8 cents sharp which ever is smaller (ideas from Mr. Mannino and Mr. Giesbrecht) E. Tap and lift tuning pin coils as necessary F. Tune the piano G. Tap the all the strings as in B. Unfortunately this will destroy the tuning! H. Tune the piano again. Comments anyone? Regards, Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T. "Tuner for the Centre of the Arts" drose@dlcwest.com http://www.dlcwest.com/~drose/ 3004 Grant Rd. REGINA, SK S4S 5G7 306-352-3620 or 1-888-29t-uner
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