I've been searching for a good topic to give a technical on for my local chapter meetings. Bridge repair is one that I favor, but have never given such a talk. Perhaps you would be willing to share notes about what topics he covers, techniques used, etc. Thanks for anything you might be able to share. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: <Tvak@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 9:28 AM Subject: bridge repair resolution...SUCCESS! > Thanks to those who helped with advice on bridge repair, the patient has > survived! Normal tone has returned to the bass section, and the piano is up > to A415 at this point. Happily, this little experiment has succeeded and in > the client's household, I am the hero. > > Don Bee, at our recent monthly meeting of the Chicago chapter of PTG, called > me "fearless". Maybe so. I had never done this repair before, but I did > consult several techs for advice in addition to fishing for tips on the list. > There's a first time for everything, and this was a good situation to try > something new. (No pianists in the house, free piano.) They originally > contacted me to evaluate the piano: throw it out or keep it? For a minimal > investment, they now have a piano. It will serve the two children well, as > they start piano lessons. > > Sponsored by my PTG chapter, Alan Vincent is holding an all day technical > workshop in March, and half the day will deal with bridge repairs. I am > planning to attend; next time I face this situation I will be a bit more > informed and will have a smidgeon of experience behind me. > > Thanks again to all who offered advice. > > Tom Sivak
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