Answer to Diagnostic Quiz

Dave Nereson davner@kaosol.net
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 01:52:44 -0600


 > I have a LOT of Hamilton studios in my area because we had a Baldwin
> family dealership here in town for over 50 years and they sold a ton of
> these to schools, the Army, and churches. As they age, these pianos seem
> REAL prone to splitting, cracking, and separation of the bridge caps.
>
> Alan R. Barnard
> Salem, MO

    In the Denver area schools, we have many of these that date from the
early 50's and late 60's and I haven't encountered any splitting, cracking,
or separation of bridge caps, so it must happen only in certain climates or
among certain "batches" (?)  --David Nereson, RPT




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