Judging from this response, no I don't think you get it. I didn't say that it was possible to increase the tension in the speaking length without increasing the tension in the first segment, or I certainly didn't mean to say that. I said that it was possible to get to the target tension in the speaking length without increasing the tension in the first segment beyond where it ultimately settles when things are at equilibrium. Moreover, it's not necessary (if one chooses) to bump the pitch up and over and back down. You can also bump or flex the pin to push the pitch down and back up to see where it will end up (of course, I realize you know that after 30 years). In fact, I think it's arguably better to do it that way because that tends to leave a slight bit more tension on the pin toward the speaking length and mitigates the tendency for the pin to lean over time in response to the constant pull of the string. But again, this is just a discussion on various approaches. We're adults (I think) and can choose. I've been doing this for over 30 years too but I try not to let my experience get in the way. David Love www.davidlovepianos.com I've been doing this very thing for over 30 years. Yes, I can pull a string up without over pull, but I still have to bump it up over pitch and back down to see where it ended up. Do you understand? I get it, and I do this, and have for many years. Get it? The basic physics dictate that it's not possible to increase tension in the speaking length without increasing tension in the first string segment, so the argument about less string breakage in the initial speaking length movement is total nonsense, however you hold your tongue when you turn/flex the pin. The system friction dictates that the first string segment will always get bigger tension changes than the speaking length because of the bearing point friction. That's inescapable, and another thing altogether, unrelated to the first thing. Understand? Ron N
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