[pianotech] harpsichord assembly

[Tom Rhea, Jr.]

Hi Larry,

 

Wow, déjà vu, of a sort.

 

I’m considering an opportunity to do some major repairs on a harpsichord
that was built from a kit.  The owner said that he would, under normal
circumstances, do his own repairs but he has so many other commitments that
he just doesn’t have the time.  The instrument in question is a single
manual harpsichord that had the unfortunate luck of sitting under a broken
water pipe in the ceiling!  Water filled the inside of the instrument but
was quickly removed.  Since then, several strings have broken and a number
of keys will not work.

 

I have absolutely no experience with harpsichords but my RPT mentor does.
Unfortunately, he is overwhelmed with restorations, including a harpsichord
that has been waiting for quite some time.  He suggested that I take on the
job but I don’t have any idea where to start.

 

Do you have any ideas that might help?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Tom Rhea

Rhea Piano Service

Norfolk, VA

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Larry Fisher RPT
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 2:13 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] harpsichord assembly

 

I’ve been notified by a former customer of mine that I’m being considered to
assemble a harpsichord kit for them.  I’ve never done one, have only heard
of them since my start in the trade 40 years ago, have worked on precious
few, and in short, I don’t know anything past the very basics.  I’m open to
the challenge and would appreciate any guidance from my fellow colleagues on
the subject.  Things like typical dollar amounts to accomplish a really good
result, hours involved, and possible sublet labor are what I’m curious
about.  I have a rather vast digital player installer experience, I’ve
replaced pin blocks but not soundboards and have refinished a few pianos in
the past.

 

Lar

 

 

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