Tuning in where it is

[David ilvedson]

Apparently those of the "one pass" use their SATs or RCTs in 
a pitch raise mode which, so I've heard, leaves the piano in 
decent shape when done.  I have yet to actually experience 
this.  I will openly admit that I do not overshoot when pitch 
raising.  I simply use my SATII with a FAC from the piano and 
I go through once quickly up to pitch or with a slight rotation of 
the lights towards the sharp side.  The second time through I 
have never found it to have dropped 25% to 30% drop in pitch.  
Maybe my rotation is more than slight...Anyway I can do a 
reasonable tuning in two passes sometimes a quick once 
more in the middle.  The bass always stabilizes quickly.  

David I.


 Those who are making that "I only do one pass" claim 
> are really fighting with the whole thing the whole way.  If it really does 
> end up being a fine and stable tuning, it also can only end up being multiple 
> passes condensed only into the mind as one.  How else could it take so long?
> 
> Bill Bremmer RPT
> Madison, Wisconsin
> 


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