[CAUT] Care and feeding of stage grands

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Joel writes:

<< The simple fix I initiated was:
    1. put the pins in the hinges.
    2. take the tip of the pin with channel locks.
    3. break the tip off of the pin.
        a. A hacksaw makes an effective cut too.
 
However, be prepared to be called to several faculty meetings to  
explain and defend this solution.   It is worth every minute.<<

         I think the philosophy here is that the stage crew keeps an eye on 
pianos, and I get along good with them.  They have actually caused as much 
damage as anybody, but we are all getting better at putting covers on them anytime 
they are moved.  It seems to focus a little more care on them.  I intend to 
line the walls of the storage room at keybed level with about a 10 inch strip 
of carpet to bump the keybed and lid profiles that take such a beating. 
      Students that are practising duo piano, etc. are allowed to request the 
lids be removed.   They seem to be willing to risk the occasional damage in 
service to unrestrained and full use of the equipment.  I am contracting with 
the school to maintain pianos, but not to determine use. If they tear something 
up, the resources are there to make it right.   Since I don't get paid to 
explain stuff, it works for me.
 
 >>I still open the lid of  
every grand slowly and give it a small shake before going to full stick. >>

Me too.  It only had to happen once to spook me, forever. 
Regards, 
 
Ed Foote RPT 
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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