In a message dated 97-12-09 09:12:23 EST, you write: << What I saw was a Chickering 'Quarter-Grand' serial number 123675, length 5'3". It had received only minimal maintenance despite heavy use. Parts were very worn, out of regulation, but not broken. (I'll provide further details upon request so I won't bore everybody on this list.) My questions are: Has anybody had experience rebuilding one of these critters? What were some of the challenges encountered? Were there problems restoring (rebushing etc.) action parts or are there suitable replacement parts available? (I'm well aware that Chickering was quite the innovator.) When all was said and done, did you feel the results were worth the effort? Or, were you left with the sense that the customer was left with just another little 5'3" grand? Any comments will be greatfully appreciated. Thank you. ZR! RPT Ann Arbor MI diskladame@provide.net ZR, Chances are I will be having such a grand come to my shop in April and if it is what you described, I will let you know. I do know that this piano has pins that love to slip while tuning. Needs restringing. Dave Peake, RPT Portland, OR
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