Baldwin model L

[Bob Hull]

Funny you should mention Baldwin L's.
I just tuned an L (1996 or so model) this week that
has me wondering what is going on.  The sound of
practically every string has a undercurrent of
distortion.  It is a very unclean and fuzzy tone.  The
decay is fast (board more than hammers I think).
Hammers are a little worn but not that much.  

The next time I see this piano I want to try to do
some voicing on a few hammers to see what effect it
has but I think there is something deeper than that. 
What could destroy the tone like this?  A structural
joint that has failed?  Soundboard to rim?  It is not
a pleasant sound at all.  Unfortunately, the customer
has not commented about it.

Bob Hull

--- WWICKHAM at stny.rr.com wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Sweet piano. I've been taking care of an 80's L for
> a pair of retired music teachers for about 15 years
> now. Very 
> very nice instrument. It is fun to play, has a
> really nice voice and is a joy to tune, regulate and
> generally tinker 
> with.
> 
> If you wouldn't mind sharing, since I need to work
> up an insurance appraisal for theirs, do you know
> about how 
> much your friend paid for it and what the
> circumstances (store, private sale, auction, etc) of
> the sale were?
> 
> Thanks,
> will wickham
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bec and John Silva <bjsilva001 at comcast.net>
> Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:10 pm
> Subject: Baldwin model L
> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Just wondering people's experiences with or
> opinions on the Baldwin 
> > 
> > model L. I believe it is from the 80s. A friend
> just recently  
> > purchased one. I played it for a few minutes and
> was very impressed 
> > 
> > (I actually recommended this person check it out).
> This one in  
> > particular has a very mellow sound.
> > 
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > - John
> > 
> 


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