S&S D Duplex

[Bradley M. Snook]

Paul, S&S almost never come out of the factory with the duplexes tuned
properly; the result is that many of the sections get muted to get rid of
the distorted sound color. Many people subscribe to the theory that having
duplexes [that are in tune] make the piano sound much better. I personally
think that duplexes can contribute to a good tone, but there are so many
other factors that are much more important (e.g., voicing). I think that
things like regulation and voicing should get priority over tuning the
duplexes!

Bradley M. Snook




----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Chick (EarthLink)" <tune4@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 7:48 PM
Subject: S&S D Duplex


> List Members:
> The piano is a 70's S&S D, teflon throughout, with string braid run
through
> the duplex scales behind the bridge, in front of the alequates up into the
> sixth octave.  I pulled one piece out from the high end as the customer
> played the piano.  His immediate response was how much cleaner and more
> powerful the fifth and sixth octave sounded.  He did not want the rest of
> the braid removed "until I get use to the new sound."  He states that the
> string braid has been in the piano since he purchased it.  It was sold to
> him as new. It's been 2 years since that time.  Now he wants new hammers,
> etc.  I intend to remove the braid and voice the new hammers accordingly.
> Can anyone explain why the duplexes were muted; am I heading for more
> trouble than I care to deal with?  Any suggestions/comments will be
> appreciated.
>
> Paul Chick
>
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