ETD's accurate?

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:35:43 +0200


Jon Page wrote:

> Great, you regard tuning as a creative endeavor. I regard it as an arduous
> task.

I see we love our work dont we :)

>
> After 25 years of tuning aurally I took André's recommendation and purchased
> a VT100 last August.  As helpful a tool as my ShopSmith, Key Bushing Iron
> and tuning hammer. The best tool purchased in a long time.

I have no doubt... has long as it remains just a tool.

>
> Creativity comes with knowing which temperament to offer the customer for
> their playing repertoire.

I'll buy that. But you should learn to do these by ear as well IMHO

> So far, The Moore WT has been very popular, actually requested
> over ET. I can now offer the next step back in time...
>
> I say, an EDT is more creative, it offers a wider spectrum of tunings and
> with its assistance will
> sharpen your own particular temperament/tuning...even if it is ET.

I aggree

> Believe it or not, an ETD will have the same affect as the screw gun had on
> turning screws.

Lots of stripped screws out there Jon.


> Relieves the tedium and stress off body parts.

None of which contradicts what my point is.

> Regards,
>
> Jon Page
>

Cheers

RicB

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