Carbon fiber durability

[Mark Schecter]

Sounds good, thanks, Don!

-Mark

Don Mannino wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Schecter" <mark at schecterpiano.com>
> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 12:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Carbon fiber durability
> 
> 
>> Do you notice any problems with access to pins that sit close to the 
>> plate webbing, due to the bulk of the head? How often do you have to 
>> change tips to reach a pin? Thanks!
> 
> I tune a limited number of different pianos, since I work for Kawai.  I 
> never have any clearance problems at all - I have just the one short 
> tip, and with the 20 degree angle the head always clears the plate or 
> lid of uprights with room to spare.
> 
> In the treble of grands I put the lever out over the capo bar, facing 
> away from the keyboard, and stand at the side of the piano.
> 
> Don Mannino
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