Chinese made Yamaha P22s - update

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Roger Wheelock wrote:
> Hello Conrad and List,
>  > 
> I read your concern this morning about the push pins being a problem 
> with the Chinese P22.  We used to sell what we called a "pin-peg setter" 
> that eliminated hammering and allowed for easy placement of the push 
> pins.  We stopped making them when the demand for them fell to zero.  
> Now, we sell a hex head screw driver which also doubles as a "pin-peg 
> setter" when the handle is removed.  Perhaps this tool would be useful 
> with the new P22s. I will take a picture of these and post to the list.  
> It is likely that the "pin-peg setter" can be easily duplicated by 
> technicians.

Roger,

Thanks for your response - it's great to have manufacturers and supplies 
on the list!

I got to thinking outside of the box (i.e. normal tuning kit) and found 
that my becket breaker fits nicely over the pinhead.  I have a 1/4" 
nutdriver for the screws, as well as 1/4" socket for my cordless drill. 
(Particularly useful for maple backposts...)

> With regard to the watering tube, notching of the corner of the front 
> panel is an option for the vertical application instead of making a 
> groove in the underside of the keybed.  This technique has been used in 
> pianos with the same problem for many years.

I've used it, also, but I don't trust what the glueboard would do when I 
start carving on it. I'm not into polyester touch-up. Having that high 
point over the board helps drain the tube after filling, too. Less water 
left in the tube to change colors...

   Other technicians have
> brought the watering tube up so it is accessible through the top of the 
> piano.  This isn't very useful if the piano owner is placing items on 
> top of the piano, but it might work well in a university setting.

I don't trust student workers or (forsooth!) myself not to spill water 
into the action, either, however.
;-{

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Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician
Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045
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