String 'em Up, Boys

Mike Kurta mkurta@adelphia.net
Mon, 26 May 2003 15:35:03 -0400


    Al:
    You're likely going to get a lot of good answers to your questions,
besides this one.  I found a lot of good information on www.player-care.com
.  Its chock full of player nuts and bolts, and with a bit of searching, you
will move closer to the answer to your questions.
    Mike Kurta
----- Original Message -----
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To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 3:07 PM
Subject: String 'em Up, Boys


> I'm quoting on a total restring, w/new pins, of a 1922 Hamilton upright
with
> original player action (rebuilt, electrified, and working fine).
>
> I've never worked on a player so:
>
> 1) I assume the upper player mechanism lifts out but what do you look for
so
> you can do it and get it back right?
>
> 2) What will be in the way below the keyframe? How do I remove or
otherwise
> deal with this stuff?
>
> 3) How much time will it take to get it all out and put it all back?
>
> 4) Once steps 1 & 2 are taken, is there any problem laying the piano down,
> or should I plan to string it in the vertical?
>
> 'Preciate help, as always...
>
> Alan Barnard
> Salem, MO
>
>
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