[CAUT] Mason & Hamlin issues

[Dennis Johnson]

Hi-

Yes, similar experiences with this vintage M&H. Not so much with drop
screws as you mention but certainly all other pinning problems.  Breaking
news....   Renner USA now has available replacement shanks and flanges for
these.  Lloyd told me they are a copy of the Falcone flange.  We had a set
on order for some time and they finally arrived this week.  Installing them
today.  I'm not certain if whippens are available yet though.  We're
anxious to see how they satisfy with new parts, different hammers and good
key work.  I also decided to restring the treble and replace drill rod
strings rests with solid brass.  I'm convinced that will significantly
improve tuning ease and stability.

best,

Dennis Johnson
St. Olaf College
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On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM, Dale Erwin <erwinspiano at aol.com> wrote:

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>    While preparing pianos for a summer event at the nearby Cal State
> University I discovered an issue on a relatively new Mason & Hamlin As. (10
> yrs old)The drop screws had worked out of 2 of the flanges. 1 dropped into
> the action the other so far down the rep lever was constantly engaged,
> Heavy feel, leaving the notes unplayable.
> Other had center pins working out the side. The factory hammers quite hard.
> The newer model BB (10 ish) was basically being ignored as nobody liked
> the sounds it emitted even though I had voiced it prior. It had a ring time
> at B-5 of 3 seconds ,all in all done....and C-6 not much better. Recently I
> changed out the factory hammers for Ronsen Weickert. The ring time hasn't
> improved but its at least producing whats there with character and it
> blends better
>  The comments  after the hammer transplant were... Its like a new piano...
> and... now we can schedule events in that room. I dislike the piano before
> and yes, I like it. Sounds like a musical instrument.
>  Anyone else having issues with the newer M & H. I really hate to say it
> but, its beautiful girl but its not the same glorious girl as the old ones
> Anyway, comments, experiences welcome.
> Dale
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