Lid Prop on Performance Pianos

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Thu, 26 Sep 1996 00:06:50 -0700
> From:          Joel Rappaport <joelr@flash.net>
> Subject:       Lid Prop on Performance Pianos
> To:            pianotech@byu.edu
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

> Here's another question for the List Members:  One of the things I like
> to check when on standby for a concert is that the lid prop is placed in
> the correct position when the lid is opened.  I was wondering if anyone
> has had a bad experience of the lid being shaken loose if the prop is in
> the wrong hole in the lid.  Some artists get pretty enthusiastic when
> playing and, if the lid prop is not correctly positioned, has it been
> known to slip?  Maybe I am worrying for nothing??
> --Joel
>
>
Joel,

I am happy to see you and possibly your wife on the list.  What
a great addition of experience to the forum.

I often run across the lid prop at the wrong position, i.e. not
90%.  I haven't had any problem but I always move it to the
right spot.  I would imagine if it was a real problem the
calamity of lids slamming down during performances would pass
quickly through the performing community!