I've been waiting, hoping someone else would ask this dumb question first. But finally, I have to ask. What is "preparing" a piano and why would one want to do that? Dave Smith Unprepared in SW FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 9:15 PM Subject: Gaffers Tape/Oleg > I beg to differ with you. I've been using the stuff as a musician for > several years. I have never had a residue problem with it. To Clarify, I buy > the "Expensive" type. There are many cheap imitations, that say they are > gaffers tape, but are just duct tape with a lesser type "stickum", that does > leave a residue. Any tape, left on for a long period of time will leave some > residue, even Draftsman's Tape and the Expensive Gaffers Tape. The > application on this subject was for short term application time, so there > should be no problem, even on bass strings. However, I get real pissed when > anyone wants to stick things, (including their fingers), on strings. I've > never "Prepared" a grand and never will. It goes against my piano > sensibilties. Music is supposed to be organized sound, of pleasing nature. > IMO, "prepared pianos are just noise and should not be tolerated by anyone > that truly loves music. (End of Rant) (Flame suit zipped up tight!) > Best Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > > Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G} > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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