[pianotech] keeping stage trucks from wiggling

[Alan Eder]

the bass of the wheels
Well, that may work fine for the low notes, but... ;-)  Seriously though, I use a circle of rope (I prefer hemp, but your tastes may vary) around the stage truck wheels, to keep the piano from rolling off the stage in case we experience a mild to moderate earthquake (standard California precaution). Not sure how effective this would be in preventing smaller movements, of the piano-playing kind.


Alan Eder



-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Sowers <tunerryan at gmail.com>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 12:37 pm
Subject: [pianotech] keeping stage trucks from wiggling


List friends,


I was recently talking with some music teachers who were looking for tips on how to keep stage trucks from wiggling during vigorous performances. One that I have seen is wrapping some string around the bass of the wheels to steady them. 


What are your tips for stabilizing stage tucks? 



-- 
Ryan Sowers, RPT
Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
www.pianova.net

 
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