So what do we think about hooks screwed into the inside of the case? I don't have a problem but how did they measure everything so the cover is taught...as in trampoline...well, not quite. David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Randy Chastain" <Randy_Chastain at sbcglobal.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 2/23/2010 7:30:25 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >Hey Guys, >A several years ago I went up to Marin (CA) to look at a 1928 Steinway >M that a family had just inherited. That was the first string cover I >had seen here in Northern California. The other tech and I removed the >string cover which was held taught by hooks embedded into the inside >rim with grommets in the material, rather like a trampoline and were >surprised by what we found. The cover looked old. The piano was in >original condition except for a new finish. It was so clean and the >condition was amazing. I couldn't believe it. I was sold on string >covers that day. >They are pricey but rather like the dampp-chasers can really help out, >especially in combination, for many pianos. It also keeps the dust >which is not just dust but often combined with fine oil from living >and cooking in our houses. You know what that can do to strings over >the years. String covers don't wear out so they have it for the life >of the instrument. I have taken to making them myself. >Randy Chastain >S.F. Bay Area >On Feb 23, 2010, at 5:46 PM, Dean May wrote: >> I’m with you, Todd. Since I have no experience with them, it is hard >> for me to recommend them considering the price. OTH, if I did >> install one on a problematic piano and it solved all my problems, >> then I would recommend them. >> >> Meanwhile, I’ve been able to get my regularly serviced pianos with D- >> Chaser stable enough to satisfy me without the extra $300 charge. >> >> Dean >> >> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 >> >> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY >> >> Terre Haute IN 47802 >> >> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] >> On Behalf Of Matthew Todd >> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:22 PM >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >> >> Speaking of string covers Dean, I have not been able to get myself >> to have my client spend over $329 on a string cover. Fabric stores >> I know of sell 100% wool for between $10-$22 per yard. >> >> I admit, I have never ordered one, much less used one, so maybe this >> is not true. >> >> TODD PIANO WORKS >> Matthew Todd, Piano Technician >> (979) 248-9578 >> http://www.toddpianoworks.com >> >> >> --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Dean May <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com> wrote: >> >> From: Dean May <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com> >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 12:49 AM >> >> They keep a piano much closer. A full system properly installed with >> undercover shouldn't go out +/- 4 or 5 cents in 6 months, hopefully >> less. If >> its more there are usually extenuating circumstances (HVAC vent too >> close, >> near a frequently used door, etc.). Often I recommend churches close >> the >> lids between services, sometimes we'll use a cover on top of that. >> >> Yes they work. Depending on the situation you sometimes have to add >> protocols like above to enhance their performance. Some techs also >> use the >> string cover (I have not). >> >> Dean >> >> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 >> >> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY >> >> Terre Haute IN 47802 >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] >> On Behalf >> Of David Ilvedson >> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:41 PM >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >> >> So many across the country install Damppchaser systems of some >> sort. In >> extreme climates do they really keep a piano close to pitch? >> >> David Ilvedson, RPT >> Pacifica, CA 94044 >> >> ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- >> From: Don <pianotuna at accesscomm.ca> >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Received: 2/22/2010 4:00:00 PM >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >> >> >> >Hi, >> >> >Sell her a DamppChaser system. >> >> >At 08:47 AM 2/23/2010 -0800, you wrote: >> >>Hi list, I just had a cancellation this morning from a client who >> >>received advise from another tuner not to get her piano tuned just >> yet, >> >>because we are in the middle of a cold spell, and to wait until the >> weather >> >>gets warmer, otherwise her piano would go out of tune once the >> weather >> >>warmed up. I guess if some of you would enjoy (and can afford) >> a three >> >>month vacation, then I am sure that would be the advise you would >> give. >> >>Thoughts anyone? >> >> >> >> TODD PIANO WORKS >> >>Matthew Todd, Piano Technician >> >>(979) 248-9578 http://www.toddpianoworks.com No virus found in this >> >>incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / >> Virus >> >>Database: 271.1.1/2705 - Release Date: 02/23/10 01:34:00 >> >Regards, >> >Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T. >> >Non calor sed umor est qui nobis incommodat >> >> >mailto:pianotuna at yahoo.com http://www.donrose.ca/ >> >> >3004 Grant Rd. REGINA, SK, S4S 5G7 >> >306-539-0716 >> >>
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