[Fwd: Need Steinway Hinge Pins]

John Musselwhite john@musselwhite.com
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 10:39:35 -0600


At 09:45 PM 10/11/2000 -0700, Paul wrote:

>I need replacement hinge pins for a Steinway 1927 Model M.
>The hinges are nickel-plated, 1/8" or 3/16" X 2" & there are 2 hinges.
>
>I've been in touch with Steinway's Parts Dept., and they tell me they
>only stock hinges in brass nowadays and that I should check with my
>local Steinway retailer.  Well, I did that first & got nothing but catatonic
>stares, and a referral to the factory.

Buy a set of brass hinges and have them nickle plated.

                 John

John Musselwhite, RPT    -     Calgary, Alberta Canada
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