Chickering hinge

[Gregory Torres]

Dave and list,

Weren't there a few lines of Baldwin pianos that were made by Hyundai
(Samick)? I know that there was "D.H. Baldwin" and it was Korean made.

Anybody out there with more info?

Greg

David Porritt wrote:

> David:
>
> If it's fairly new, it's made by Baldwin.  This is now their second line
> replacing the Baldwin "Classic" that wasn't so classic!
>
> dave
>
> David ilvedson wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> > I was contacted by a customer with a "Chickering" #507#EBY with
> > some damage to the long lid hinge.  I haven't seen it but was
> > wondering if this is Korean made?  It is brand new...Does anyone
> > know the manufacturer.  I received some pictures with a letter
> > and pictures show some gaps between the hinge and the lid which
> > means to me that the screws have been forced out of their holes.
> > I imagine I can remove it and hammer it flat etc. and repair the
> > holes...ordering it from the factory would also be an option,
> > one preferred by owner.
> >
> > Thanks in advance...
> >
> > ilvey
> > Pacifica, CA
> > ilvey@a.crl.com
>
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