Snappy Baldwin Tuning Pins

[Farrell]

I see lots of responses have pretty well covered what to do with these
pianos. I'm not sure it was clearly pointed out however that this IS indeed
a pin setting problem (or arguably a manufacturing/design problem). For some
reason I learned to tune with a jerky motion, so I haven't had toooooo much
trouble with Balwins, but you won't see me smiling much when I walk up to a
newer Baldwin vertical with my tuning hammer in hand.

Everyone had used the term "snappy". Can I assume this is the same as
"jumpy"?

And BTW it's a LOT colder in Tampa becuase we are 100 miles north of you -
as in closer to the North Pole! My hibiscus plants had a few damaged leaves
and flowers from the cold the night before last. Now THAT's COLD!  ;-)

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@PhilBondi.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 6:50 AM
Subject: Snappy Baldwin Tuning Pins


> Happy Holidays from fridgid (it's all relative!) SW Fla.
>
> The subject again for me is the 2 Baldwin R's located in a fine restaurant
> in this area.
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> The one thing that I am willing to admit now to this list is:
>
> The 'worst' offenders go sharp instead(?) of flat.
> The worst offenders have the snappiest tuning pins.
>
> Again, there is a 7-day a week schedule for these pianos..blah blah blah..
>
> (showing my forever rookiness)..is there a technique for setting snappy
> tuning pins so when/if they want to move, they move less than they are
now?
> when they go, they really go.
>
> I THINK I know how to set a tuning pin..this situation in this environment
> is getting the best of me.
>
> hopefully, the suggestions here will help me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> fridgid rook
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