Essex tuning pin coils

[Mike Bratcher]

Some feel that the wire gauge difference makes a noticeable difference in 
tuning pin height.  So, putting more coils on actually keeps the same amount 
of pin in the block, thus equalizing tuning pin torque.

Mike Bratcher
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Mulik" <tubist@swbell.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 7:21 PM
Subject: Essex tuning pin coils


> Hello list,
>
> I tuned a new Essex grand today, the first Essex I've ever worked on.  I
> noticed that all of the tuning pins had the standard 3 coils, except in 
> the
> high treble section, where they all had 4 coils.  Was this done
> intentionally, and if so, why?  Or was someone at the factory just not
> paying attention that day?
>
> Paul Mulik
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