[CAUT] Weber concert grand

[Greg Granoff]

Thanks Ed.  I'm familiar with the tools necessary, however this instrument
is slated for a rebuild anyway, so the feeling was, why not update the
action while we're at it?

Greg

 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ed
Sutton
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 12:46 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Weber concert grand

 

Greg-

 

There is a special four-sided screwdriver designed for regulating rocker
capstans.  That may solve your action dilemma.  Contact Jurgen or Renner and
ask for a "Bechstein screwdriver."

 

Ed S.

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From: Greg Granoff <mailto:gjg2 at humboldt.edu>  

To: 'College and University <mailto:caut at ptg.org>  Technicians' 

Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:32 PM

Subject: [CAUT] Weber concert grand

 

Hello list,

I am curious as to what experience anyone has had with updating actions for
an early 20th century vintage of Weber grand action with that incredibly
inconvenient sticker and rocker-capstan action.  Seems like a fairly
straightforward job of moving to modern capstans and wippens, but any horror
stories or hints about what to watch for would be appreciated.  Also, for
those that know, what can one reasonably expect from these instruments
(concert grand) given the design of their rim and plate assemblies in the
area of possible power and projection improvement from a rebuild?  Does the
rebuild automatically mean new sb and bridges?

 

Thanks in advance,

Greg Granoff

 

Gregory J. Granoff  RPT

Staff Piano Tech

Humboldt State University

 

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