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Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <astroboy@...>
wrote:
>
> So, has anyone kept a record of how badly the M400 Three Violins
are out
> of tune with each other and which keys are the worst offenders?
I've
> got 1407 back together and playing and I'm down to minute keyboard
> adjustments and I'm wondering if there are certain notes that I
just
> shouldn't attempt to put that much time into. Most notes sound OK
as
> you're running up or down the keyboard, but if I try playing
something
> in unison an octave apart or certain chords, it becomes obvious
there
> are still some tuning problems. As my pinch rollers are finally
spinning
> like they have ball bearings, I guess I should check motor
stability
> and the SMS4 to make sure that issues aren't originating there.
>
> john
>
Don't knock yourself out John, I use a small Korg tuner, found in
music stores for around $20. and just go for an average. If you get
middle A in tune and go down to D it will show reading flat, switch
track and the flute will be ok almost. You will eventually get new
tapes and that problem will solve itself. Just watch your
adjutstments as to not get too much tension on rollers. BTW
congrats on getting up and running, the work sure pays off. Doug