jumping pins

[Clyde Hollinger]

Friends,

Do jumping tuning pins ever cure themselves over time?

This is the situation.  In March 1981 (yeah, you read it right) I tuned
a Wurlitzer spinet or console in which the tuning pins jumped so badly
that I never wanted to see it again.  The piano was less than ten years
old, and I suggested the owners contact the company to see if it was
covered by guarantee.  They never did, and I never went back.

Now the adult daughter called me today and would take the piano if it is
tunable.  How would I know?  I haven't seen it in 19 years, and at that
time I was just getting started in the business.  I told her I would ask
all of you.  So, back to the first question, or any other input that
might be helpful.  Thanks.

Regards,
Clyde Hollinger