Here is California, it is used to provide a measure of security for items on shelves or mantles in the event of an earthquake. In pianos, many are fond of the sound made when the hammer hits a string muted by the stuff.
Alan
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Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-14-2019 08:44
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Blu Tack
Please excuse my ignorance but what precisely is blu tack, and what usage would it have on a piano?
Pwg
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 01-10-2019 11:22
From: Alan Eder
Subject: Blu Tack
My experience is consistent with Fred's.
Alan
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Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
Original Message:
Sent: 01-10-2019 10:57
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: Blu Tack
It seems fine, doesn't seem to cause any problems, at least in the short term (I wouldn't leave it for months and years, but I did test it myself on a bass string, leaving it for a couple weeks, and saw zero impact).
It is listed in our
Protocol as acceptable. BTW, I noticed when going for that link that it has been downloaded 859 times, so I guess it has proved useful.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
"When I smell a flower, I don't think about how it was cultivated. I like to listen to music the same way." Mompou
Original Message------
Hi gang,
Someone us asking if they can use Blu Tack on a piano. I haven't found out yet exactly what they plan on doing, but I wonder if anyone knows what it's made of. It's a moldable adhesive putty, I'm worried that it contains silicone. Seems to be a trade secret so I haven't had any luck looking it up on the internets.
Thanks,
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Zeno Wood
Brooklyn, NY
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