I would be looking at the Capo bar, and what you might be able to do there go get the string to travel over it easier. I know some have used lube on the capo to help this problem (not fix it). Anyone here with any experience there? Test strikes will always drive the pitch down. I don't agree that they will always equalize string tension. I think you can pound a note as flat as you want it to, you're not necessarily equalizing any tension. Jonathan Finger RPT. -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Michael Gebhardt Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 9:03 AM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Tuning problems under capo bar Hello everyone! I've recently started to teach myself piano tuning. During Christmas holidays, I've had an opportunity to tune my parent's piano (1980 Hamburg Steinway A). I've noticed the following problem: When I tune the strings that pass under the capo bar, nothing happens at first, and as I continue to turn the lever, the pitch suddenly "jumps" far beyond the point where I want to get it as soon as friction in the contact point with the capo bar is overcome. In order to get a smoother change, I had to strike the note several times VERY firmly after each slight turn of the pin, to equalize string tension. So here the question: Since I haven't so much tuning practice, it might take many such firm strikes before getting an acceptable final result. So I ask for your opinions if this might lead to an excessive wear of the hammer felt (compression and engraving of the strings), more than say a few hours of normal playing. Thanks in advance Michael _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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