Precision Strobe Tuner

[Michel Lachance]

Not a bad choice, on my opinion.

Michel

>It was me who made the original enquiry.  The Precision Strobe Tuner seems
>an attractive option because of its small size (4"x5"x2") which would fit
>into the tool kit nicely.  However I have been trying to e-mail the
>distributor, Jim What'shisname, for some weeks now but there is no reply.
>No-one home, not as much as a squeak of a reply.  Perhaps he's not too
>fussed about doing busness, so maybe I won't bother.  I'll just keep using
>my ears instead.  Brian Holden
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Billpa440@AOL.COM <Billpa440@AOL.COM>
>To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Date: Thursday, 27 January 2000 15:57
>Subject: Re: Precision Strobe Tuner
>
>
> >Hi, Richard
> >I am not familiar with the Precision Strobe.  It sounds like you are
>shopping
> >and getting information.  I would encourage you to check out the Peterson
> >Strobe. Web site www.PetersonTuners.com. On their page is an article 
>about
> >"Why to Use a "Real" Strobe Tuner.  On it you will find that the LED 
>system
> >is not as accurate as the "real" strobe image.  In this discussion 
>someone
> >asked if the Strobe was any better at reading frequency of the string.  
>It
>is
> >my understanding that it is hard for a computer to generate such an image
>as
> >the strobe pattern.  the LED lights have to have a on or off type of 
>switch
> >as outlined in the above mention article.  My belief is the tradition
>Strobe
> >image is the most accurate.  Two tuning fork manufactures use the 
>Peterson
>to
> >set their tuning forks. I hope this helps and doesn't sound like a
> >commercial.  Bill Prindle
> >
>

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