Pitch Raise and String Breakage

[Carl Teplitski]

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Not only do they tune each time they take it out, but they often tune
whilst they are playing.  BTDT.  

Carl / Winnipeg












Alan wrote:

> Terry said:
>  
> "... I convinced a lady to junk her "Grand" spinet because all hammers 
> were bobbling, dampers were oinking, damper lift rod was broke, hammer 
> butt was broke, several bass strings were missing, bass bridge was 
> cracked, bass bridge was tearing soundboard apart at glue joint, 
> frame/pinblock was separating, hammers were deeply grooved, and pitch 
> was a full step flat. I think that was all."
>  
> I'd describe that piano as about average for my area. Well, just 
> kidding, but SOME days it seems like it. I suggested to one fellow 
> that he let me put his beloved 60's P.A. Stark spinet to sleep and he 
> asked if there was any chance it was still under warranty.
>  
> My favorites are the guys who play a guitar or violin or 
> something--that they tune every time they pick up--and can't 
> understand why you think their piano needs tuning. After all, their 
> grandfather had it tuned when he brought it home (and the delivery 
> wagon WAS did have the canvas cover on to keep out most of the rain).
>  
> Alan R. Barnard
> Salem, MO
>
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