Wurlitzer problem

[Dick Beaton]

Hi all....

I'm surprised no one has pointed out the overlapping coils on the Baldwin
Acrosonics....I've never broken one of those bass strings, but treat them
kindly!

Dick RPT MT
-----Original Message-----
From: John Ross <piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: Wurlitzer problem


>Terry,
>With the problem I am talking about, it would depend on the angle from the
plate
>string front bearing point. Terminology from Merle H. Mason's book.
>The coil should not have the string overlap it.
>Hope this helps, even although it does not give a measurement.
>John M. Ross
>
>Terry Beckingham wrote:
>
>> At 02:55 PM 2/25/99 -0400, you wrote:
>> >Hi,
>> >I have noticed that some manufacturers of the cheaper models from the
>> >70-80's.
>> >They put the bass pins into the block too deep. This caused the wire to
>> >cross back over
>> >itself, and weakening it at this point. Some will break whether you
>> >raise or lower the pitch.
>> >Just plain shoddy workmanship, during manufacturing.
>> >If you notice it before you tune, loosen the coil, unhitch it, back out
>> >the pin and reconnect.
>> >If you are lucky the wire will not be damaged and you will be ok.
>> >Regards,
>> >John M. Ross
>>
>> On treble strings, the coil should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch above the plate.
What
>> would be the correct height for a bass string coil to be above the plate?
If
>> it's too high the pin will flagpole.
>>
>> Terry Beckingham
>> Associate Member
>
>