I've come across SS duplexes which are in tune and bring a musicality
to the top octave and others which aren't. Steinway or Steinwas they
should be in tune and if they're not intended to be and are not an
Steinway might just as well be a Steinwas. As a footnote I really
enjoy tuning the top unisons when they come into resonance and the
sound just starts fitting together, and often the duplexes give those
extra aural queues for the unisons to be coming together.
Best wishes
David P
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Original Message:
Sent: 3/29/2023 9:34:00 AM
From: Edward Foote
Subject: RE: Tune SS duplex scale
The duplex bars are usually easy to tap proximally, not so much the other way. To lengthen the scale, lowering tension by 300 cents or so may allow enough slack, but the stability will be gone for a while.
Be advised that changing the back scale that the factory has installed will make this a Steinwas.
Regards,
Original Message:
Sent: 3/29/2023 9:00:00 AM
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Tune SS duplex scale
I just dealt with a SS D (5 years old) that has a so badly placed duplex scale that it seems to be seriously interfering with the "good stuff". Based on the fact that when I muted it out things Improved greatly I may be called upon to "fix" this.
Is there a reasonably convenient way to move these duplex bars while under full tension, or is it necessary to drop the tension to do so? Any pointers along this line from those who know would be appreciated.
Peter Grey Piano Doctor
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