bush and lane

[gordon stelter]

A Bush and Lane grand would have had the Welte
Licensee reproducing piano system in it. Welte systems
do not work quite as well as Ampico or Duo Art, and
roll availability is a problem, so it is very likely
NOT worth the grief of retrofitting a Welte system
taken from another grand, even if ytou could find it!
     Gordon Stelter

--- Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> 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
> > 
> > 
> 


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