This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Tom S. Asked: "OK, Joe, I understand why the shorter tuner might have = problems reaching the=20 pins, but why would someone over 6'2" have more difficulty?" Tom, Although you meant this as jest, there is a real answer. If you are over = 6'2", your waist is higher than will be comfortable in the = bending/stooping, which will cause undue stress on your back muscles. I = have a friend/fellow tech who is a large 6'7", (or so). He is able to = sit and tune a Square Grand! However, this is not a good situation, = either, as finding the CORRECT tuning pin is the main reason for all of = the bending. For him, there is lots of standing/sitting going on while = he tunes a Square Grand. Incidentally, I am 5'11", which is about a = perfect a height in my estimation. I should say one thing: when tuning = Square Grands, it is advisable to book extra time, so that you can take = NUMEROUS breaks. I've found that stretching exercises = before/during/after are essential!=20 For Square Pianos, the proper position is sitting, as these are quite a = bit smaller in depth and oft-times have the tuning pins at a more = expeditious location. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/b6/15/07/5f/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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