[pianotech] 1880 Bechstein T. Pin layout

[Ken & Pat Gerler]

>From the picture it does not look like there is any down bearing.
Ken Gerler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1:59 PM
Subject: [pianotech] 1880 Bechstein T. Pin layout


> David Boyce said:
> "This arrangement of strings and tuning pins in the bichord section of
> the 1880s Bechstein upright of friends of mine, does not strike me as
> one of their design triumphs...."
> Best regards,
>
> David,
> I've looked at the photos and I fail to see what the problem is. I do see
> that the piano strings and pins have a bit of rust on them. And, several
> strings have been replaced. The distance from the termination to the 
> tuning
> pin is a bit much, but should not be a "problem", in my estimation. The 
> use
> of  Upright Agraffes is a good one in my opinion. So??? What's issue with
> the design? What am I missing?
> Regards,
> Joe
>
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I
>