---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Mark, I can't help but respond to this. :-) You say...... At 11:15 AM 5/24/05, you wrote: >Good morning, > >Using Mapes is IMHO the best option. Then you say....... >I recently sent off bass strings from my 1928 Knabe/Ampico with a note >indicating the serial number and how many wound strings there are on the >bass bridge and on the treble bridge. Two weeks later, I received a >perfectly replicated set. Send the strings to Pianotek, and they will >take care of the rest. Which one is it? Mapes or Pianotek????? Can't have both! :-) Avery > >Greetings from (102 degree) Las Vegas! > >Mark S. Towne >-----Original Message----- >From: Donald Mannino [mailto:donmannino@comcast.net] >Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 7:28 PM >To: Pianotech >Subject: Re: Baldwin model ID > >Paul, > >A couple of suggestions: > >- You might try calling Mapes, as they are pretty good with identifying >the model from the information you provided. They can often send strings >on that basis. >- I think I understand the desire to use the original scaling, as that >will allow you to buy individual replacement strings easily. However, >even if you get a custom set of strings for the piano, you could easily >buy individual replacements from the same maker. >- You might contact Jim Arledge Strings and get his instructions for >making a rubbing pattern. He will make an excellent set of strings, and >can supply replacements when more break later. > >As I have implied above, the original scale will not likely prevent string >breakage. It may take some time, but string breaking pianists will break >more strings, no matter the scale. While you are working on the piano, >file the hammers to a good shape, and reduce the pedal travel so that the >dampers only just lift enough for proper clearance. If the dampers spends >a little more time on the strings, you might reduce the breakage some. > >Don Mannino > >At 05:06 AM 5/23/2005, you wrote: >>I need help identifying the model of a Baldwin grand, serial #26263 >>(built in 1915). It measures 6' 1 3/4" from back of rim to front of >>keybed. There are 20 bass notes, with 3 wound unisons at the bottom of >>the tenor section. Total number of wound string is 42. This piano is not >>a reproducer. Someone at Baldwin customer service suggested it might be a >>model "K". Does anyone know of other options? Is there a specific way to >>confirm the model ? The piano was apparently rescaled and restrung about >>20 years ago and it gave good service until the choir using it got a new >>accompanist. I need to be able to order a new set of original design bass >>strings. I would appreciate any help with this issue. Thanks. >> >>Paul Stephens >>__________________________________________________________________ >>Switch to Netscape Internet Service. >>As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register >> >>Netscape. Just the Net You Need. >> >>New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer >>Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. >>Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/4b/15/15/c0/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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