----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> > . . . . . . the difference between a piano > that doesn't need a pitch adjustment prior to tuning, and one > that just had a pitch adjustment done and is ready to tune - > they should be pretty much the same. >> You're right; they should be. But for some reason (for me, anyhow,) the final tuning doesn't take as long after a pitch raise. There are exceptions, of course-- any piano with exceptionally tight pins, such as brand-new ones, Baldwins; and the "razor's-edge tolerance" pianos, and pianos in which the strings just don't render easily. (Slightly different subject): Just tuned a Steinway 'B' a few hours ago. It was right at pitch when I arrived. Still took me an hour and 45 min, which is better than the two hours I often spend. Was trying to do an extra-good job since the pianist was quite accomplished and was going to use it for a recording. Wanted to sock it in pretty good for him and I used fairly heavy test blows but just couldn't bring myself to use the forearm smash in the home and with the owners there. (What do you say: "Bear with me for a few seconds here, folks"? or "This hurts me more than it does the piano."? or "Trust me on this one." or just "Cover your ears for a sec ..." or "Here's my latest number --it's called "Train Wreck."? or what?) --David Nereson, RPT
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