Schimmel Upright question

[Keith Roberts]

If it's brand new, call the factory. Usually they are more than willing to
help with any technical help. Here is their home page link.
http://www.schimmel-piano.com/e/home.html
Keith R
----- Original Message -----
From: "Avery Todd" <avery@ev1.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:18 PM
Subject: Schimmel Upright question


> List,
>
> Does anyone have any experience with Schimmel uprights? I received this
from
> one of my outside customers and will be going to check it out in the next
> day or so. Here's a part of the e-mail:
>
> >Dace bought a replacement, a Schimmel vertical, from the Piano Store on
> >Westheimer.  Unfortunately, I
> >don't remember the model number, but the piano listed for approximately
> >$13,000.  While trying out the
> >piano in the store, Dace noticed that the touch was just a tiny bit heavy
> >and asked if it could be adjusted
> >if he decided to buy the instrument.  He was assured by the salesperson
> >that the action could indeed be
> >adjusted.
> >
> >However, after Dace bought the piano, he was referred by the Piano Store
> >to Sharp and Flat Tuning, and
> >this piano technician (I don't remember his name) told Dace that there
was
> >nothing that could be done to
> >adjust the action on this Schimmel.  Dace has since called the Piano
> >Store, and the salesperson there
> >now says that he mentioned nothing about the action and that he or the
> >Piano Store cannot help in any way.
>
> Now why doesn't this surprise me from a "typical" dealer?
>
> My initial thoughts are tight bushings and/or tight balance rail holes or
> dampers that are lifting too soon, causing that "heaviness". Or possibly
> friction in the pinning.
>
> Any other ideas before I go look at it? I've never dealt with a Schimmel
> upright before but I can't believe that a piano with that reputation can't
> have that particular problem solved relatively easily! Am I wrong? Thanks
> for any help.
>
> Avery
>
>