List, I am trying to make a distinction between unwarranted fear and relevant precaution around the issue of the transporting of my customer's recently restored piano from Houston, TX to Long Island, NY, scheduled to take place in the next few weeks. This is a Grotrian-Steinweg (~1909) 7feet 10in grand, structurally solid, being moved by Keyboard Carriage. The refinishing was completed 6 months ago, all else completed three weeks ago. I have been told of a rebuilt Steinway grand moved to Colorado (much drier) during winter that upon arrival showed rib separation and finish damage, apparently from low temperatures and low humidity encountered in the truck in transit. Now, this piano is going east. Assuming safe handling, do winter conditions pose greater risk for structural failure than a spring-time or summer move? My experience is lacking here and I welcome your experiences and possible guidelines for proceeding as I want to properly advise my customer. Thanks all. Patrick Patrick Baum, RPT Harpsichord and Piano Tuning Service 1945 West Lamar Houston, Texas 77019 tel: 713.523.0190 e-mail: patbaum@rice.edu
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