Decker Bros 11970, would you???

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Tue, 28 Apr 1998 18:30:56 -0600
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> From:          "Guy, Karen, and Tor Nichols" <nicho@lascruces.com>
> Subject:       Decker Bros 11970, would you???
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

I generally bring everything up to pitch.  What was pitch at 
back in 1885?  If not sure, I would bring up 20 cents at a time. 

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
 



> List,(baloney et al),
> 	Decker bros rosewood overstrung grand, sn 11970, reconditioned at "Vintage
> Piano Co." of Walnut Creek, CA.
> 
> 	Has moved to the corner of cactus-and-rock (my service area in southern
> NM), and was apparently tuned flat for the last few years. Not super flat.
> Maybe 60-70 cents. Hard to tell for sure, since every piano that comes out
> here drops a ways. Hey! It rained a little yesterday! Raised the humidity
> to 27% for almost an HOUR!! 
> 
> 	Anyway, two things:
> 
> 		Anyone recognize the above named company? (Vintage Piano Co.)
> 
> 	and ...Would you raise the pitch?
>   
>    All pins are tight, no rust, almost modern-looking plate design, except
> the open block. No apparent shape-changing characteristics to the rim at
> the block ends. (like soooo many of these puppies) Tolded the customer
> (sweetheart kinda nice person) 'bout the possible risks. This is her first
> piano..... she decided to learn how to play when she retired. More power to
> her. Interesting choice of instrument, though.....
> 
> Thanks in advance for feedback,
> 
> Guy
> On the other hand, you've got different fingers.
> 
> 
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@a.crl.com