Revelation! (but makes perfect sense)

[Clyde Hollinger]

Terry P,

I hope you get back to us and let us know what you learn after trying this a few
times.

Regards,
Clyde Hollinger, RPT
Lititz, PA, USA

pianolover 88 wrote:

> we have a fella at who does general work at our showroom, including cleaning
> pianos in/out. Lately, I was wondering why each time I tune a piano AFTER he
> has cleaned away all the rust/corrosion (on used Grands)I can tune the piano
> faster, and with really great results, and super solid unisons and hardly
> ANY false beats! Then it dawned on me. When he cleans the wire with a scotch
> brite, or whatever he uses, applying a downward push onthe piano strings,
> they become seated firmly to the bridge and bearing points! yes, the removal
> of oxidation and/or rust also alleviates some falesness, but the rubbing
> down on the strings really makes the tuning a breeze. New pianos, verts and
> grands are often a real wrestling match because of super tight pins, and
> strings that are not firmly seated...so from here on in, I will rub the
> strings down FIRST (with a soft cloth, not abrasive of course!) then see if
> this helps..I'll bet it will.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Terry Peterson
>
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