> Not all pin tighteners are the same. > > Read the following article: > http://www.player-care.com/pintite.html > > Scott Jackson > Jurjens Pianos > Wollongong Australia The use of tuning pin tightener is OK under most circumstances. But, for example, it may not work right if oil has gotten on the pins Only two brands are worth considering. The use of any brands other than Garfields and Lundsford's may not give desired results. The use of CA for TPT is new and reports are favorable. Most cases against tightener are against slop artists and cheap imitations or not following instructions. You must lay the piano over. For Garfields plan on a second application. Wait 5 days though. I have never (since 1972) had a piano it didn't work. This was in San Francisco. Climate such as New Orleans might present different problems. I have used it once here in South Dakota on a modern multilaminate block and had so so first results and will be checking back soon. Garfields is supposed to be tighter after the first two months and then tighter after the first year.
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