New Petrof 52" upright"

[DGPEAKE@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 8/10/99 12:18:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Wimblees@AOL.COM writes:

<< Richard:
 
 I think you and I went 'round and 'round on this subject last year. I asked 
 you then, and will ask again today: how many Petrofs have you serviced, and 
 how long ago did you service them? 
 
 The other question I have to ask is directed at Petrof, and I will call them 
 to ask. Are the Petrofs shipped to Europe, and particularly to Norway, 
 different from those sent to the USA? I ask that because I just cannot see 
 the problems you are describing. 
 
 Willem
  >>

I serviced a Petrof Upright today, though I do not think it is 52".  She 
purchased it new about 3 years ago. I pitched raised and fine tuned, and 
except for the killer octave which had some false beats, it tuned rather 
nice. I believe some of the falseness is at the termination points.  I 
noticed that the action was poorly regulated with the strike distance sitting 
at almost 2".  By raising it to 1 3/4 inches I believe it will create a 
better aftertouch.  The damper spoons were not well regulated, most dampers 
not lifting soon enough, causing some of the travel to be too close to the 
strings, not allowing a good tone.  The pin torque was good and even.

I believe the problems exist due to negligence by either the factory or the 
dealer.  If proper dealer prepping takes place, I would not find the problems 
at the customers house.  She likes the piano and the way it plays but also 
after showing and explaining how I could improve it, she will most likely 
have me do it by next summer.

Next week I am tuning a Petrof Grand.  I would let you know how it goes.

Dave Peake, RPT
Portland Chapter
Oregon City, OR