[pianotech] CA pinblock with tigh plate bushings

[Joseph Garrett]

It was made in 1953. It has no back posts; a full peripheral plate; great
scale; the weirdest Schwander action you'll ever see; two-tone natural
wood, (Circassian Walnut/English Walnut), Two Pedals; was intended to sit
directly on the floor w/o casters; great tone.....yada, yada!<G> I suspect
it spent the better part of it's life in an English Pub. (I purchased it
from a man from Morcombe Bay, England). That was his story. The Cheek
Blocks and the keys had cigarette burns up/down an octave..at least. It
stunk to high heaven, when I got it, but I've taken care of that issue.<G>
What's not to like????
Now, I've answered your 'question'. How about answering mine?

Regards,
Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I


> [Original Message]
> From: Mr. Mac's <tune-repair at allegiance.tv>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 2/14/2011 6:14:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] CA pinblock with tigh plate bushings
>
>
> On Feb 14, 2011, at 6:50 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
>
> > Keith said:
> > "Please note the piano Joe spoke of is an English upright.
> > A whole different kettle of fish."
> > Good luck,
> >  
> > Keith,
> > Hmmm? how is an upright "Awhole different kettle of fish"??? Only
difference I can percieve in this procedure is that you don't have to
"tilt" a grand and you'd darn well better take the action out and lay in
some plastic sheeting, etc. to protect the key bed, etc. Not understanding
that one Keith.
>
> Hi Joe,
>
> I can understand the "not understanding".
>
> Just how old is this most favorite English upright of yours
>    that is in your collection, the one with the conical bushings?
>
> Keith