[CAUT] Artist bench

[David Ilvedson]

So Ric, where do you get them?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: RicB <ricb at pianostemmer.no>
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 2/18/2007 1:27:54 PM
Subject: [CAUT]  Artist bench


>I'd advise getting these new gas benches.  Most solid adjustable 
>configuration I've seen todate.  Never a chance in the world of these 
>developing squeeks and squacks.

>Not so expensive either if you order direct from piano suppliers.

>Cheers
>RicB


>    We have a few non-Jansen artist benches (old) around and I'm
>    wondering if anyone knows anything who makes these things. The
>    mechanism is quite simple, one long threaded rod held by two fixtures
>    that always get loose. I've attempted repairs a couple of times but
>    without much success, or, I should say, long term success. One of the
>    benches has lost a piece of the mechanism. The department won't
>    spring for a new Jansen bench. Does anyone know if these are still
>    being made and/or if replacement parts are available?

>    Thanks,
>    Aaron