Hitch pin adjustment

[Avery Todd]

Paul,

   It's my understanding that Baldwin has a special gauge for this
adjustment which they will send to you. I'd contact Kent Webb or someone in
his office.

Avery

>List: I was asked to help a fellow technician with the adjustment on a
>new Baldwin with the Accujust hitch pin system.  What is the best
>method for doing this, and what equipment (downbearing gauge, etc.) do
>I need for doing the job?  He has been trying to clear up a group of
>notes on a SF Baldwin in the high treble which won't sound clear. He
>has tried everything he can think of, including leveling the strings,
>tapping the strings down on the bridge, needling the hammers, etc. He
>mentioned that he has been fooling with the adjustment on the hitch
>pins, so I'll have to reset them.
> When I return from Orlando, I'll be working on this piano, so I'm
>trying to find out what I can do to correct the situation.  Any words
>of wisdom will be much appreciated.
>    Paul McCloud, RPT
>    San Diego

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Avery Todd, RPT
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-4893
713-743-3226
atodd@uh.edu
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