Rebush (or elect someone else?)

[J Patrick Draine]

Bite the bullet, buy the parts, do it right.JPD

On Jan 5, 2008 5:15 PM, Alan Barnard <pianotuner at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Got a 1916 Steinway upright that's definitely an oldie but moldy -- all
> flanges practically seized up with mold in the bushings. Rather than
> rebushing everything or replacing the flanges (super expensive!), has anyone
> had success just reaming and repinning?
>
> BTW previous tech(s) had put large lead weights near the back of all the
> keysticks (2-ouncers, I'd guess) AND screwed jiffy leads to most of the
> stickers! Must have played like a Mack truck .... with its power steering
> broken ...... and both front tires flat .... on a sand dune!
>
> Alan Barnard
> Salem, MO
>
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