[pianotech] Stability techniques

[Susan Kline]

Hi, Phil

D#6 is sort of a wonky note on the local D, but my main trouble in the 
past, when it comes to whaling on unisons trying for stability, has been 
C#7 and D7. I've managed to break the C#7 or the string between C#7 and 
D7 on two Steinway D's less than a year old! And one about ten years 
old. No trouble with breakage anywhere else -- just that one place.

I finally got smart and I don't pound that area with such ferocity.

Beating on C#5 and D5 is so common that on a rental I expect to find 
them either brighter than the notes around them, or, more usually, 
muffled from being  over-voiced. I try to settle them without adding to 
the problem.

Susan Kline

On 10/30/2010 5:37 PM, Phil Bondi wrote:
> Hi Tom. Thanks for that reply.
>
> I've been caring for the area Steinway for 12 years so I feel I have 
> some experience.
> The reason for the question was more for finding out what's out 
> there..who is doing what. The venue where the piano resides is not as 
> active as it has been in the past, so these tunings need to be more 
> solid overall. The C#5/D5 break area of this D has always been a 
> puzzler for stability until I beat all 6 strings within a mil of their 
> life last year. This is the first time I have seen the piano since 
> April. Overall I am pleased with how it weathered the summer and how 
> it has faired through its first and second tuning of the season.
>
> Just looking for other ideas..and thanks for yours. It is appreciated.
>
> -daRook
>
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