Moving Piano to Hawaii

[James R. Day]

I have been told if I install a "Dampp-Chaser Piano Climate
Control System" the piano will be fine. I must have it tuned several times 
during the first year as the pitch will rise as the wood swells.
Thanks for all your comments.
Jim


>From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Subject: Re: Moving Piano to Hawaii
>Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 12:00:09 -0400
>
>Tom, please explain your rationale. I don't understand what the trouble 
>would be. Someone already pointed out that it MAY not be worth doing. And 
>yes, the chance for the piano falling apart is greater for an old one than 
>a new one. But it is going from dry climate to a more humid climate - at 
>least it won't dry out and fall apart. And keep in mind, that today, most 
>pianos are moved from one air-conditioned home to another air-conditioned 
>home, so it likely won't get exposed to humidity exceeding 75% RH.
>
>It may not be worth it, and there will always be a risk, but if the 
>gentleman really wants to do it, I don't think he is being foolish moving 
>it. A I way off base?
>
>Terry Farrell
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: BUNKYPIANO@AOL.COM
>   To: pianotech@ptg.org
>   Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 9:46 AM
>   Subject: Re: Moving Piano to Hawaii
>
>
>   Please dont even consider taking this piano from its final resting 
>place.
>   Even if freight is free, the piano will not survive.  A good case for 
>grey
>   market purchase of a good preowned yam or kaw.........Or why not an 88 
>note
>   keyboard?
>
>   Don't do it, sorry.
>   tom mc nabb

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