Everett vertical pinblock separation

[DaleP34429]

In a message dated 97-12-11 09:47:17 EST, you write:

<< I tuned an Everett vertical today - ca 1942 vintage - with about 1/8"
 separation between the pinblock and the remainder of the back.  Since the
 assembly was protected by 4 carriage bolts from the back through the plate,
 and had the Everett trademark cast iron "levers" (backposts), I pointed the
 crack out to the customer but gave the judgment that there would be no
 problem.  The piano tuned up to A=440 with no difficulty.
 
 On standard back construction (wood backposts) I would have recommended a
 repair.  I have never seen this problem on that style Everett before.  Has
 anyone else run into this?  What has been your experience i.e. prognosis?
 
 Bill Maxim, RPT >>

Bill,

The school district we tune for has a Weaver studio that has a one quarter
inch gap in that area. We have tuned it that way for 11 years. It is as stable
as the other pianos. That is one sleeping dog we have let recline in peace. 

Regards,

Dale Probst
Registered Piano Technician
Ward & Probst, Inc.
Piano & Organ Service
Wichita Falls,TX