Unison Width - was stability issue

Robin Blankenship itune@firstsaga.com
Tue, 21 Nov 2000 10:40:14 -0500


> I have always found Kimballs to be problematic. There is just so much
> falseness there. I believe that to be caused by poor string termination
> points.
>     My usual goal with all pianos is to get the unisons as absolutely
clean
> as possible, and when I'm done, going back to listen to see if I can't
catch
> one that has slipped. I try to listen as high up the harmonic scale as
> possible while tuning them. If you want more "color" in your unisons, I
> would suggest just waiting a day, they'll already be shifting a little bit
> by then > > > >Good Morning.
> >

Kevin,
Very clearly stated!! I usually feel like I'm trying to balance a razor
lenghtwise on the edge of a knife when tuning  Kimball verticals. Never
quite feels right. I struggle with trying to get the easy warmth and
fullness that I desire in piano sound out of an instrument that seems
intended for different taste. Conflict.

Good morning to you, sir!

Robin Blankenship



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