Chickering hinge

[Gregory Torres]

Thanks Allan!

Appreciate the info.

Greg Torres

Gilreath wrote:

> In a message dated 98-04-19 14:36:46 EDT, you write:
>
> << Weren't there a few lines of Baldwin pianos that were made by Hyundai
>  (Samick)? I know that there was "D.H. Baldwin" and it was Korean made.
>   >>
> Greg,
>
> A quick rundown:
>
> Baldwin has had Samick build an instrument under the DH Baldwin, Kranich &
> Bach, Howard, and Wurlitzer names.  These instruments all have model numbers
> starting with C (as in C153 for the current Wurlitzer product.)  All the same
> instruments with different names out front.  Formerly, Wurlitzer grands were
> built for Wurlitzer, and later Baldwin, by Young Chang and start with G, as in
> G452.  At one point in time,  many years ago, there was a DH Baldwin
> instrument built by Kawai in Japan.
>
> I'm sure this is all clear as mud, but if you need clarification in any
> particular model, call Kent Webb at Baldwin or email him at
> Kent_Webb@BPAO.com.
>
> BTW, I'm not really sure how this worked down to a rim discussion since the
> original problem sounds like it is with the continuous hinge that attaches the
> front part of the lid to the main part.  This sounds like it could easily have
> been damaged by movers at some point who allowed the front part of the lid to
> get up on top of the skid board.  Might be worth taking a look to see if there
> are signs of damage to the finish or a bending pattern that would be
> consistent.
>
> Later,
>
> Allan
>
> Allan L. Gilreath, RPT
> Gilreath Piano & Organ Co.
> Calhoun, GA USA
> Gilreath@aol.com