Hitch Pin Understringing Felt

Delwin D Fandrich pianobuilders@olynet.com
Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:02:47 -0800



Ron Nossaman wrote:

> Just what is the supposed function of understring cloth or a hitch pin
> punching in this instance? I never saw it as anything but decorative.
>
>  Ron

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Often the angle of the string in relationship to the plate hitch pin riser is
such that, without the felt, the string can/will buzz against the riser.
Especially as soundboard crown disappears.

Del




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