How to explain a pitch adjustment

Cy Shuster 741662027@theshusters.org
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:24:20 -0500


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MessageI measure pitch on all the A's before I start, and record this =
for the customer on a graph on the invoice.  This gives them a great =
visual about what work is needed.  The graph indicates "fine tuning" =
range (+/1 eight cents for me).

The analogy I use is sanding: if wood is very rough, you can't start =
with the 1000-grit paper; multiple passes are required.  Same thing for =
painting: with regular maintenance, one coat covers, otherwise you may =
need several.

A description of the forces involved helps: 15 to 20 tons of tension =
overall; a pitch raise can add a ton of tension (right?), yet a fine =
tuning requires < 1% accuracy.  No wonder it doesn't last!

--Cy--


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