In a message dated 8/10/99 12:18:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Wimblees@AOL.COM writes: << Richard: I think you and I went 'round and 'round on this subject last year. I asked you then, and will ask again today: how many Petrofs have you serviced, and how long ago did you service them? The other question I have to ask is directed at Petrof, and I will call them to ask. Are the Petrofs shipped to Europe, and particularly to Norway, different from those sent to the USA? I ask that because I just cannot see the problems you are describing. Willem >> I serviced a Petrof Upright today, though I do not think it is 52". She purchased it new about 3 years ago. I pitched raised and fine tuned, and except for the killer octave which had some false beats, it tuned rather nice. I believe some of the falseness is at the termination points. I noticed that the action was poorly regulated with the strike distance sitting at almost 2". By raising it to 1 3/4 inches I believe it will create a better aftertouch. The damper spoons were not well regulated, most dampers not lifting soon enough, causing some of the travel to be too close to the strings, not allowing a good tone. The pin torque was good and even. I believe the problems exist due to negligence by either the factory or the dealer. If proper dealer prepping takes place, I would not find the problems at the customers house. She likes the piano and the way it plays but also after showing and explaining how I could improve it, she will most likely have me do it by next summer. Next week I am tuning a Petrof Grand. I would let you know how it goes. Dave Peake, RPT Portland Chapter Oregon City, OR
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