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Topic: Odd question about a broken string... (Read 1878 times)

perfect_pitch

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Odd question about a broken string...

on: December 14, 2019, 10:22:41 AM

Yeah, first of all - it's not the first string I've broken, and probably won't be the last.

I've just broken the G (3rd string) & G# (1st string) 1 1/2 octaves before the top of the piano. Can anyone tell me from an engineering point of view, why then my C# which is a 4th octave above it has gone INSANELY out of tune when that keys strings seem perfectly intact???

Am I missing something??? Or is this a precursor to indicate which string might be next to snap???

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Re: Odd question about a broken string...

Reply #1 on: December 14, 2019, 04:56:45 PM

All strings share the pinblock. If a string breaks the balance of tension between all strings is shifted. Wrap rubber bands around a box and take note of the tuning. Now remove one rubber band, notice the difference?

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