Dampp-Chaser string

[David ilvedson]

To me a 1/4 step flat piano that is being tuned regularly is one 
that is not being brought up to pitch when tuned!  It is much 
easier to tune it where it is...

David Ilvedson, RPT  


Date sent:      	Tue, 06 Apr 1999 16:19:09 -0400
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	Patrick Greene <greeneguy@mindspring.com>
Subject:        	Re: Dampp-Chaser string
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> More on the Dampp-Chaser thang
> 
> Last week I tuned a Sohmer studio and the piano was a quarter step flat.
> the pianist said she was having it tuned regularly.  At first  I thought it
> was wild fluctuations in temperature, but I discovered a dammp-chaser
> humidifier with the heat bar, but no humidifier.  The pianist said that the
> tuner had said to "Keep it plugged in all the time"  Arrgggghh!  That was
> the ticket.  
> 
> Why do tuners not sell the whole idea when they have the chance?  At least
> they would not be contributing to the ruination of many a decent piano!
> 
> Peace Ya'll
> Patrick
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net