Toyo Pianos

[Jim Johnson]

I also think this is a good candidate for CA treatment.  I've done several dozen pinblocks this way and only one had a less than anticipated outcome even though it was better than before.  You didn't state whether this is an upright or grand.  If it an upright, you will have to turn it on it's back to treat it.  Be sure to cover the floor with a plastic drop cloth because sometimes the CA glue will come out in unexpected places.  On a grand, remove the action and cover the key-bed with plastic.  (don't ask me why I give you this advice, it's an embarrassing story.)  I've had many happy customers who appreciate getting a few more good years out of their old pianos.  If the piano doesn't warrant a new pin-block, this is a good alternative.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Steven Hopp 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 7:52 AM
  Subject: Toyo Pianos


  Hello,  I have a client who has a piano manufactured by Toyo in Japan.  I have done some research and think they are handled by Bohemia now in Czech Republic.  The piano is 40 years old and has not had ANYTHING done to it in about 41 years or at least since it was built.  The action is in good shape and all around it is a very nice piano.  However, the pin block is pretty bad.  I don't have a torque wrench but it is bad.  My question is this:  My client has huge sentimental feelings toward this piano.  She wants it fixed.  When I told her it could cost as much as $2000.00 she said fine.  I have not tried anything yet.  I dont think driving pins will help and I don't want to go to the labor of pin tightner (which will probably do nothing in this case) and I am not sure if just larger pins and restringing will work.  I have never restrung a piano and am probably in over my head but would like the challenge this presents.  (I work with a piano store and I know I have some expreienced help suggestions wise.  The owner has said that he would help me even replace this instrument with something comparable if I should really screw it up.  I know I can not replace the sentimental value but I have made my client aware that there is NO GUARANTEE!!!)  Should I tackle this job or should I high tail it and run?  I appreciate any and all responses, suggestions, and experiences good and bad.  Thanks to all.

  Steven


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