[pianotech] Steinway verdigris questions

[David Love]

It's a chemical reaction between mutton tallow (the substance infused into
the felt which was the lubricant of the day) and brass.  Best to replace.  

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
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Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:47 AM
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Greetings, 

 

     Is Steinway verdigris mold?

 

     Is it better to repin or replace wippens in a Steinway that has this?

 

Thanks

Julia Gottshall

Reading, PA

 

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