Steve, Most of the inspection can probably be performed with an extension mirror if the piano isn't too close to the wall. Of course you can't run a string to check crown this way but you should be able to see most everything else. For any of you who know me, moving a piano has never been a problem due to my size, but I'm trying to find other ways to do things since my apprentice is 5'1" and only about 100 pounds (I don't dare try to guess her exact weight!!). Some of the ladies on the list might have some good suggestions. I don't mean that to sound sexist at all. From working with my apprentice I have been forced to find ways to "finesse" through things rather than "muscle" through them as so many of us try to do. Allan Gilreath, RPT Gilreath Piano & Organ Co. Berry College Gilreath@aol.com
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