Pinblock/Frame Separation Report!

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Terry writes, 
<< Hello Ed Foote: (My wife LOVES the Vallotti temperment I put on her piano -

me too!)

Greetings, 
    Great!  The Vallotti is a time-proven arrangement, and was held in high 
regard for many years during the keyboards maturation.  I use a Young, 
usually, as it keeps the tonality centered in the same place that almost 
everybody else did, but realistically, the difference in centering tonality 
on F or C is not something that 21st century ears are ready to discern, (but 
someday, perhaps).  I am glad you like the change, and hope it opens up new 
musical horizons for y'all. 

Inre the surgery on the frame and pinblock: 


>>An experienced technician in my area stated that he typically charges $150

to do a pinblock separation repair. I think that figure would work well for

the standard two-foot long, 1/8 inch wide crack (maybe three of four bolts &

some Titebond). That would give me about three hours total for the repair -

should be enough. >>

   I would have thought the tricky job of repairing something like a 
separated rim to run more . It may be instructive to compare this work and 
fee to a refrigerator repair person's visit.  For a $30 part, and a 54 minute 
"visit",  the charge was $ 139.  ("service charge + hourly rate+part+tax).  
This was on a $500 piece of equipment that isn't expected to operate more 
than 10-15 years.  
    I think we oughta be as valuable as other appliance repair services! (:)}}
Thanks for the note, 
Ed Foote RPT