>> Rumor has it that the Steinway piano was originally designed that the >> pin would ride against the plate. Why not just install tuning pin >> bushings when restringing a Steinway? Except on some older models >> where the tuning pin areas are countersunk, what's the reason not to? >> >> >> David Love > I doubt it was designed this way. At least I've never seen any sign that Steinway ever actually drilled them this way. Goes against their whole <<circle of sound>> sales pitch as well. Tuning pin bushings get into the discussion of plate to pinblock fitting, and personally I cant see any real reason for useing them or not. I keep having this sneaky feeling tho, that all pianos would be better off without them. Cheers RicB
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