Need a Technician in MN.

[Brian Trout]

Hi Kit,

I'm not sure about this, and I'm sure there are others that'll know bunches
more, but here goes.

Some of the old Steinway uprights have a double flange that acts as both the
hammer flange and the damper flange.  It's sort of one piece of wood with a
flange on both ends and a screw in the middle to hold it to the rail (in
case you haven't seen them...).  I've not worked on them, but I'm told they
are not the easiest.  If you really like the piano otherwise, I wouldn't let
it scare me away.  But if you're looking for an excuse not to buy it,  that
might be one.

I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong.

Just my '2 cents'.

Good luck,

Brian Trout
Quarryville, Pa.
btrout@desupernet.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Kit Cleworth <kitster@ptialaska.net>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 8:50 PM
Subject: Need a Technician in MN.


>List:
>
>I need a technician in or near Albert Lea, Minnesota to look at a piano
>that the owner is trying to sell me.  Names, email addresses and/or phone
>numbers would be helpful.
>
>The owner tells me it is a 113 year old 52" Steinway upright.  He tells me
>the action needs an overhaul.  As a technician I've "overhauled" a number
>of pianos but have no experience with a Steinway of this vintage.  Anything
>I should know that might influence my purchase of this piano?
>
>Thanks for your help
>Kit Cleworth
>
>