bush and lane

[Farrell]

Greg gave pretty much the answers I would give. One additional thing. Although I have not run across a Bush & Lane grand, I service a B&L upright. A truely magnificent piano. Very impressive. I can only assume that your little grand has tremendous potential.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: bush and lane


> Ned,
>          Comments below.
> 
> 
> At 07:59 PM 8/31/2002, you wrote:
> >Hi all!!
> >
> >I was recently given a Bush and Lane 5'1" baby grand circa 1924 and am in 
> >the process of rebuilding it.  The player box is missing so all I have is 
> >the piano.  Several questions.
> >
> >1.  Five of the flanges are missing.  The action is W,N&G.  Any 
> >recommendations on what to replace them with?
> 
> You should be able to match up the flanges using the Schaff catalogue. Take 
> one of and use the picture. The critical dimension is the center of the 
> screw hole to the center of the center pin hole.
> 
> >2.  Any comments, suggestions, on rebuilding the action?
> 
> Do it right the first time. Is this for you or for resale?
> 
> >3.  The hammers are badly worn.  I am thinking that they are 2 1/8 but am 
> >not sure.  Anyone know?
> 
> Measure the distance from the hammer flange center pin to the string. That 
> is your bore distance.
> 
> >4.  Does the piano have any value as a collectors item?  Should I restore 
> >it and look for a player box or should I make improvements on it and view 
> >it as just a piano?
> 
> Well, I don't really know but I'd go with as good as you can on the piano 
> first and then worry about the player.
> 
> >5.  How is the scale on the piano?  I haven't run the numbers yet but I am 
> >guessing that when I restring it I can make some improvements on the scale.
> 
> That's be my guess too! Run the numbers and see. Maybe for a reasonable fee 
> Ron N. or Del F. can help you make a good scale with new bridges and a rib 
> crowned soundboard and make that thing REALLY SING!!!!
> 
> >6.  Any information on the piano is appreciated.
> 
> My guess is that Jack Wyatt will be your best source of historical info on 
> this. How's that book coming Jack?
> 
> >I am sure I will have more questions as time goes on.
> >
> >Thanks for your help!!
> >
> >Ned Swift
> >
> >Swift Piano Service
> >Lowell, Michigan
> 
> Greg Newell
> mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
> 
>