Erard photos and tips for regulation

[Gevaert Pierre]

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Hi,

This is an interesting web site for tips about regulation and =
restauration of older Erard and Pleyel pianos.
It is a french site but there is an important part english written.

Regards,

Pierre Gevaert

Belgium
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  Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 3:32 PM
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  List,

  I worked on an Erard from 1917 yesterday.  I was surprised to learn =
that it was only from 1917, because the action was somewhat alien to me. =
 Definitely not a modern action.  Isn't it true that Erard was stubborn =
in adopting modern technology?  The "backchecks" are little tongues that =
stick through the repetition levers.  The hammers are shaped like an =
upright's.

  Though I did not have time to remove the mechanism--given that it =
needed a 100 cent + pitch raise(new strings, no problem), I was a bit =
short on time--I could tell it needed work.  Everything seemed either in =
good original condition, or replaced, but it needs regulation in a big =
way.  It plays like a tank, and has a few problems.

  Anyone worked on one or more of these beasts?  I'm sure Ric, Andre, =
and our other European brothers have seen more of these than they'd care =
to remember...How it works seem pretty self-explanatory, but any tips =
would be appreciated.

  Here are a couple of photos




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