Erard photos and tips for regulation

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Tom,
 
IF you were able to see the photos I sent, you'll see that it is  indeed an 
underdamper system.  That's something I forgot to mention in my  post.  This is 
why I'm surprised the piano was made in 1917--at least  according to my 
Pierce Atlas.  The serial # is 106557.
 
Thanks for the offer of regulation help.  I'm sure I'll need it.   The house 
is under re-construction at the moment, so I'll probably wait a month  or so 
until the dust settles.
 
Dave
 
In a message dated 1/22/05 6:53:08 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
tompiano@bellsouth.net writes:

Call me privately and I'll talk you through the  entire process. Actually, 
it's regulates quite well but with a different point  of perspective. I'm doing 
a 1906 Erard at this time, which is my 3rd Erard  experience. Very remarkable 
instruments with exquisite workmanship  throughout.
The backchecks are frontchecks with the spoon  protruding through the shank 
window. Make sure to look at the condition of the  checking material otherwise 
potential checking issues may  occur.
Also note the manner in which damper lever works.  Even though this would be 
an over-damper system, note the direction in which  the spoon lever moves to 
engage the damper underlever is reversed. Lowering  the spoon position causes 
the damper to engage sooner.
Prior years had an Under-damper system which had  the damper pushing up to 
the underside of the strings. Count your blessings  you aren't doing one of 
those!
If you are going to do new hammers, Ronsen will  duplicate the short tail 
styled hammer molding to exact specifications. The  shanks, on the other hand, 
are not being produced anywhere ( to my knowledge)  so be extremely careful in 
the handling of those parts. If anyone knows anyone  who can duplicate those 
types of shanks I will commission their services at  this time.



 

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