[pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

[David Love]

Sorry, I guess you meant the highest note in the bass.  Again, those wide
felt mutes seem to stay I place well and aren't noisy.  

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:08 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

 

The last string in the bass who cares.  The first string in the tenor can be
a problem.  I've found that the big wide felt mutes do the best job and stay
in place the best.  But sometimes life doesn't cooperate.  

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joe Goss
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 8:25 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

 

Hi.

There are times when there is not an easy way to mute the string like when
it is the last string of the bass or first of the tenor.

The last time I faced this I used string to tie the new wire to the plate
strut or was it the action beam on a spinet. Any way tied to something
solid. <g>

Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com

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From: David Love <mailto:davidlovepianos at comcast.net>  

To: pianotech at ptg.org 

Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:13 AM

Subject: Re: [pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

 

Since the string will go out of tune why put it on the customer to insert
the mute.  Just insert it.  Manually stretch it a few times, tighten the
coils, tune the string 30 - 50 cents sharp, mute it and leave.  When, and
if, you do come back then tune it to pitch, set the bends, tune it again and
leave it depending on how long it's been.  If it's only been a week or two
then leave it muted and a bit sharp still.  If it's been 6 months then you
can tune it and leave it unmuted. 

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Byeway222 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 2:46 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Optimum way to stretch a new string

 

A very relevant topic and some essential points already mentioned.  In
certain circumstances where distance is a real problem for a prompt return
visit I have often left a tuning wedge with the customer having shown them
exactly where to mute off the new string if it becomes unbearable.  Whilst
this is reasonably straightforward for grands, verticals can prove more
difficult.

 

Richard

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