pianotech-digest V2000 #47

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Not I said the fly
Joe
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> In a message dated 1/15/00 12:45:40 AM, owner-pianotech-digest@ptg.org
writes:
>
> << Here's a new question: In order to save time during a pitch raise, is
it
> possible to do so WITHOUT using mutes? Can the ear be trained to tune 2
> strings of a trichord unison beatless, while the third string is vibrating
> as much as a 1/2 step lower?  Do any techs on this list use this method
when
> pulling up a piano, at least during the first pass? Just womnering. Thanks
>>
>
> I find using mutes a waist of time when chipping a newly restrung piano.
The
> first two or three passes are usually done by ear without mutes. I like
the
> challenge of hearing the right pitch and the game becomes can I get the
three
> strings beatless. Only bummer is when you've got the wrong string. (Snap!)
> Pat W. rpt
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