Tuning Music Box Using Electronic Tuning Aid
By Bill Wineburgh
Hi, Alan: In MMDigest 98110 you asked for recommendations for a good
ETA that can be used for tuning the comb of a music box.
I use a Korg AT-1 AutoTuner with a contact mike; mine is a Performance
Plus model AIT-1, made for acoustic instruments like guitars.
Attach it to the comb with double-sided adhesive tape. This works
quite well and allows me to take the tuning of the comb before any
work is done on it.
After the work is done, I use it again to ensure that no tuning has
been 'lost'. If there have been changes (or if changes are needed),
then I use the ETA to determine whether to raise or lower the
pitch ... but that is a whole separate discussion.
Musicaly yours,
Bill Wineburgh
http://members.aol.com/WWineburgh/musicbox.html
P.S. For MMD: I've just added a few 'lots' of piano rolls for sale
on my home page. All you player piano folks, check 'em out.
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