Flat Facts

[Alan]

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This question is so basic and naive, I fear the wrath of the list so I =
will
ask it annonymously ...
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Customer asked: "I understand that humidity change is the principle =
cause
for going out of tune, but if it gets flat than sharp, etc., why is the =
long
term trend always flat? In other words, if it's a fact that the tuning =
pins
are slowly turning counterclockwise with playing and weather, why can't =
you
just lock them in place, somehow, so the piano stays close to pitch all =
the
time?"
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I stood there staring stupidly and could not conjur a sensible-sounding
answer.
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What would YOU say?
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Mystery Writer
Salem, MO
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