Tuning in where it is

[David ilvedson]

I just haven't learned to use it and I don't like to go much 
above pitch.  With the pitch raise program do you find yourself 
on the sharp side during the second pass?

David I.

Date sent:      	Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:55:26 -0500
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	J Patrick Draine <draine@mediaone.net>
Subject:        	Re: Tuning in where it is
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> 
> 
> David I. wrote:
> >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.
> 
> Why not, David? While I'm glad that you're getting good results with your
> methodology, I think it's a bit like me refusing to use a tape measure or a
> straight edge in my work "because I've got a good eye" even though those
> tools are within arms' length.
> I find the pitch raise program to be a very dependable tool; of course,
> it's still necessary to go over the piano 2-3 times depending on the pitch
> change and demands of accuracy.
> Patrick Draine
> 


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