Someone wrote: <<This piano needs to be rebuilt, with at least a new pin block and strings, and maybe even a new soundboard. Depending on the condition of the action,that should probably be replaced also. The finish is a toss up. If they accept the piano in its current condition, it will be ok. >> Increasingly, I am seeing this type of post as the standard answer for what to do if the piano has a problem. The particular piano in question here has some rust on the tuning pins and bridge pins. Certainly, removing the old piano and installing a new one in the case would cure that. This list is loaded with negative comments about established manufacturers that cannot turn out a decent piano, after thousands of tries. Is it now the case that most technicians can build and install soundboards properly? I have heard about a soundboard duplication company, but is it really that easy? Does the standard piano shop now have a soundboard press? I cannot remember seeing a single seminar that covered building and installing a soundboard, but it seems as though almost everyone knows how to do it well! I would appreciate comments. I have no intention of ever installing soundboards so I won't be taking anyone's bread and butter, but I do seem to be behind the curve on understanding current practice. Bill Simon Phoenix
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