Squeezing Baldwin L into elevator

[robert goodale]

George Gilliland wrote:

> Forgive this self-serving intrusion, but I could use some experienced
> advice on a problem I haven't yet encountered:
>
> We're moving into a co-op in the city, and the elevator will only
> accomodate my  piano (Baldwin L) if it's tipped vertically, either on its
> tail end, or on its keyboard end. This would theoretically be only during
> the approx. 1-2 minutes it takes to go up in the elevator. Has anyone ever
> had to do this? Or is this considered unprofessional or potentially harmful
> to the instrument? The elavator is rated for 1800 lbs. I think an L weighs
> less than 900, but I'm not sure. Although it's just a lowly Baldwin, I love
> this piano and don't want to bring any harm to it.

Have you checked with the management?  There might be a freight elevator
somewhere you hadn't considered.  Just a thought.

Rob Goodale, RPT