In a message dated 10/06/2000 11:53:44 PM, Stan wrote: <<"John, Jim, ..................., but is this not the very sort of technique that Virgil Smith has been espousing for many years?">> Stan; I don't know if Virgil "espouses" it but I have had several long conversations with him about it, among other topics. If I remember correctly his thoughts are that if this technique is used, one must be doubly careful that each and every pin is set the same. Yes Virgils tunings are a joy to listen to and a benchmark for 'most' of the rest of us to aspire to. I did not get to hear the tune-off between Virgil and Dr. C, but I really wish I had been able to get there for it. Being that Virgil is among the best 'aural' tuners I have ever heard, as is Dr. C., and that Dr. C. is among the best ETD tuners around..it should have been the best of three worlds, i.e. two differing yet similar aural styles and an excellent electronic approach. :-) <<"And would someone PLEASE tell me whether it's better to be a sheep or a goat!!!!!!" Stan Ryberg">> Hmmmm well that would depend on what type of goat or sheep you were! If you were a mountain goat or mountain sheep it wouldn't make any difference because you would be living in the wild. If you were a domestic goat you would be used as a lawnmower, milk dispenser, garbage disposal or other various and sundry utilitarian activities. However if you were a domestic sheep you would be treated like royalty, have a nice new coat each year for the winter months and would have air conditioning each spring/summer to help you keep cool. In addition you would have nursery ryhmes extolling your virtues whilst da po ole goats gots to makes do wif "Billy Goat Gruff". :-) Jim Bryant (FL)
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