Need a spring rail for a 20 year old Sohmer 45" piano

[Robert Goodale]

John Baird wrote:

> Forwarded request for help from Jon Laird:
>
> "I need a spring rail for a 20 year old Sohmer 45" piano.   The springs
> are
> falling off the rail like so many Pratt Read spring rails of the time.

Have you considered just replacing the springs?  If it is like most spring
rails I've encountered it is really no big deal, a couple of hours tops.

If it is similar to the Pratt Read type this should work: Just rip off the
felt backing, sand it down clean, and yank the old springs out with a pair
of needle-nose.  The new springs plug in through the holes just like the old
ones. Make certain they are pointing the right direction. Pound the ends
down into the cut slots and trim off the excess. Replace the felt, and your
on your way.

Good luck,

Rob Goodale, RPT