[CAUT] back duplex

Ken, Zahringer ZahringerK@missouri.edu
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 09:05:04 -0600


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I think that customer deserves a cash refund, and the =B3second tech=B2 should
be held up to public ridicule.
JMHO.

Ken Z.
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Ken Zahringer, RPT
Piano Technician
University of Missouri School of Music
297 Fine Arts Bldg
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-1202
cell 573-489-7529



On 11/17/04 8:28 AM, "llafargue" <llafargue@charter.net> wrote:

> I was recently called out to a 7=B9 grand with a buzz.  Names and brand wil=
l be
> withheld to reduce my stress level.  It turned out to be the back duplex.
> There was so little bearing at the aliquot that the strings could be move=
d
> back and fourth with a finger nail.  After much searching, I finally foun=
d,
> (and a local tech who works on these a lot suggested/confirmed) that when=
 the
> humidity went up, the strings touching the aliquot were raised enough to =
buzz
> (at center of piano, around F3).  I called the factory and the tech said,
> sounds like a bearing problem, plate position problem, etc.  Send it back=
,
> we=B9ll send another.  I did.  Then, when the 2nd piano came in, it had the=
 same
> bearing problem, so I stopped, did not prep, just called the factory.  Th=
e
> dealer then called a second tech out who threaded a strip of felt through=
 the
> back duplex to prevent any ringing at all.  What effect does this have on=
 the
> sound, etc.  I figure, if it was designed to ring, it should.  Was this a=
 good
> solution and an ethical handling of the customer, who paid around $28,000=
?
> Thanks. =20
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> Lance Lafargue, RPT
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> LAFARGUE PIANOS
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> New Orleans Chapter, PTG
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> 985.72P.IANO
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> llafargue@charter.net
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> www.lafarguepianos.com <http://www.lafarguepianos.com>
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