conover grand

[JFpiano at aol.com]

David:
 
Conover models 77 (5''7") and 88 (6'1") are well made,  massively  built  
pianos  with thick Mason-like rims.
Rebuilt they sound quite good. Some of the 77s use solid oak bridges and  
should be looked at carefully. Some used an oak base with maple cap, and others  
are maple-maple (these sound the best).
 
Models 55 and 66 have a mock "tension regulator" and  also sound quite  good. 
However,.these are very high tension scales and always have weak pins in  the 
tenor for the first 6 unisons  above the break. Replacing the  block with 
Delignit or Falconwood   solves  the problem.
 
Jim
 
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