Bench hinge

[John Lillico, RPT]

>Friends,
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>I would also like to know the answer to this question.  When finishing a tuning I usually turn the bench with the hinge closest to the piano just so the hinge won't be visible to others seated in the room.  I think it looks better.  But is the other way more correct, or is it purely personal preference?
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>Clyde
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>"John Lillico, RPT" wrote:
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>> Should a bench be sitting with the hinge toward or away from the piano?

Clyde,

I'm not here to answer my own question but, if you're not stuck to it and a bench falls, it will fall in the direction of the hinges. That could mean either a broken pedal or just a small dent in the carpet. Just guessing, though.

Perhaps grand benches should have a lid prop just like the piano.

John Lillico