Steinway damper pedals

[Robert A. Murphy]

Ken,

You might check to see what your Physical Plant metal shop would charge to 
braze a bit of brass onto the worn spot on the old ones, then reshape, & 
polish.  I'll bet they can do a batch for $45.  We're about to consider the 
same here at MSU.

Best,
Robert Murphy
Piano Technician
Michigan State University

At 01:40 PM 4/25/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Dear List:
>
>Does anyone have another supplier for Steinway damper pedals besides
>Steinway & Sons?  Our price list shows them at $45.00 each from Steinway.
>As you all know, the brass wears through after years of use, leaving half a
>pedal with sharp edges.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken Eschete
>Northwestern University
>
>
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