Wierd Kimball

J Patrick Draine draine@comcast.net
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 08:20:59 -0400


On Apr 7, 2005, at 10:46 PM, ANRPiano@aol.com wrote:

>  This piano seems to be quite unstable.  The climate here in Chicago 
> has not varied that much in the last 3 weeks to have caused any 
> significant climate driven pitch change.  AC is a very conscientious 
> tuner who uses a Veriturner and has always done solid tuning work for 
> me. 
>   
> Obviously a DamppChaser may be helpful in this situation but I am 
> puzzled by the severe instability. 

>   Any other ideas?  I am stumped.
>  
> Andrew Remillard

Andrew,
There's always some bad apples in the barrel. Especially when the 
(vintage '60s thru early '80s) barrel is labeled "Kimball", "Kohler & 
Campbell", or "Wurlitzer." If the customer puts in a DC system -- with 
a back cover -- they should find the piano achieving stability.
Otherwise, it's time for a better piano.
Patrick Draine

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