Delaminated pin block query

[Les Smith]

On Tue, 18 Nov 1997, Newton Hunt wrote:

> Les, I once tuned a Scheidmeyer under 5' that was one impressive little
> piano.  Incredible bass, very tunable and a nice action.  It was pre
> 1900 as well.
> An example of careful engineering and uncompromising construction.
> It CAN be done.
> 
> 	Newton

While I've never seen an under-five-foot grand which I considered in
any way to be "outstanding", such qualitative opinions--however broad-
ly-based--are, by nature, subjective and reflect only one person's
opinion--mine. The great value of PIANOTECH lies in the fact that it
brings together the diverse opinions and experiences of a large number
of technicians. The hope being that through the interaction of a large
number of subjectives, something approaching the objective can eventual-
ly be achieved. Of course, the whole process is greatly aided when one
of the subjectives is coming from Newton, one of the true "E.F. Huttons"
of PIANOTECH, in that, "When he speaks, people listen"! and rightly so.

Les Smith

PS It goes without saying that PIANOTECH is fortunate to be able to count
among its ranks a number of "E.F. Hutton"-types. YOU know who you are and
WE know who you are, and are certainly grateful for your willingness to
share your experience and expertise with the rest of us. In fact, The
benefits of this forum are so great that it makes one wonder how a tech
today could afford NOT to be on this list. Replies are frequently so quick
that I can envision the day when a tech with a portable computer and modem
could pose a question from a customer's home and receive help with his
problem as he waits on-line. Impressive, or what?!

LS