> Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 18:30:56 -0600 > To: pianotech@ptg.org > From: "Guy, Karen, and Tor Nichols" <nicho@lascruces.com> > Subject: Decker Bros 11970, would you??? > Reply-to: pianotech@ptg.org I generally bring everything up to pitch. What was pitch at back in 1885? If not sure, I would bring up 20 cents at a time. David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA > List,(baloney et al), > Decker bros rosewood overstrung grand, sn 11970, reconditioned at "Vintage > Piano Co." of Walnut Creek, CA. > > Has moved to the corner of cactus-and-rock (my service area in southern > NM), and was apparently tuned flat for the last few years. Not super flat. > Maybe 60-70 cents. Hard to tell for sure, since every piano that comes out > here drops a ways. Hey! It rained a little yesterday! Raised the humidity > to 27% for almost an HOUR!! > > Anyway, two things: > > Anyone recognize the above named company? (Vintage Piano Co.) > > and ...Would you raise the pitch? > > All pins are tight, no rust, almost modern-looking plate design, except > the open block. No apparent shape-changing characteristics to the rim at > the block ends. (like soooo many of these puppies) Tolded the customer > (sweetheart kinda nice person) 'bout the possible risks. This is her first > piano..... she decided to learn how to play when she retired. More power to > her. Interesting choice of instrument, though..... > > Thanks in advance for feedback, > > Guy > On the other hand, you've got different fingers. > > David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA ilvey@a.crl.com
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