In a message dated 98-11-16 13:53:30 EST, Calhoun wrote:
 
<< Remember that the tuning pins are _moving parts;_ if
 they don't move as gracefully as your jacks and your keys your
 instrument will never make you happy. >>
 
And while we're on practical matters, remember the four most important parts
of a harpsichord: the two screws which hold the stop levers (or pressure
cleat) and the two screws which bind the spine plug to the spine.  If any of
those strip or tend to loosen, no amount of instrumental excellence will make
you happy.
 
Tyre,
Dunedin