Tension Increase

John Lillico, RPT staytuned@idirect.com
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:09:12 -0500


If one raises pitch 1/2 tone to A440, how much tension is added to the frame, either in percentage or pounds?

I successfully carried this out yesterday on a Dominion (circa 1910) which showed signs of structural weakness with the treble pin block having pulled slightly forward.

Just wondered how much extra stress I had caused. Tuning is scheduled in four weeks.

John Lillico, RPT,
Oakville, ON




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