This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I've done one. I had to shim/finish the board with the plate installed. = The plate cannot be taken out unless you want to destroy the "inner = rim". Likewise, the plate was finished IN the piano! Use of foam = rubber/tape, etc. was used to "mask off" the plate. I did a scale evaluation on it. And I did rescale it. I used the = designated pitch of the time, (British era), to do the initial = evaluation. Then I rescaled, using the original tensions as a criteria = and modern pitch. The piano came out very nice. Yes, the tone was = different, but that's why "ancient" instruments, like this, are of great = importance. It gives us an idea of what "Tone" was desired/achieved in = the past. (Modern Tone is nothing like what the past was, IMHO. Much to = my chagrin, I might add!) Good luck with your project. You've picked one of the most difficult as = a first project. Procede cautiously and you'll be alright. If you have = specific questions, feel free to call. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/d0/e5/23/84/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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