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Kevin Bastyr  
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 More options Nov 16 2012, 10:23 am
From: Kevin Bastyr <kevinbas...@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:23:54 -0600
Local: Fri, Nov 16 2012 10:23 am
Subject: Re: [MakerSpace] Question of the day:
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" old pianos simply do not stay in tune. Over time they loose so much
moisture the joints loosen up."

This just can't be the reason old pianos don't stay in tune.  Piano strings
are stretched on a metal frame, so moisture plays no role.

Harpsichord strings are stretched on a wooden frame (the soundboard) -
which is susceptible to humidity and temperature changes.  That's why
pianos stay in tune much longer than harpsichords do.
On Nov 15, 2012 4:32 PM, "David Buggs" <david.bu...@gmail.com> wrote:

> As much as I like nostalgia, old pianos simply do not stay in tune.  Over
> time they loose so much moisture the joints loosen up.  That is why so many
> pianos (even those that were once very expensive) like Steinway Grand
> pianos end up in the junkyard rather than being refurbished/repaired.

> I understand the possible desire to hack the hell out of it, perhaps so
> one could watch the inner workings.  But I see the novelty of that wearing
> off rather quickly.

> Question, for these type of items who owns them?  I seem to recall the
> space doesn't own things for liability reasons.

> I think the board should develop some sort of policy for this type of
> thing or the new space will resemble a junkyard much sooner than anyone can
> imagine.

> I vote no.

> --


 
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