Grand Stage Truck

[Tom Cole]

Allan L. Gilreath, RPT wrote:

>One last thing, some pianos require certain sizes of stage dolly that may
> not match the model recommended by the catalog.  Certain models of Young
> Chang built instruments, for example, require the next size lower than
> specified.  Be sure to check with your supplier before ordering.

Stan,

About 10 - 15 years ago, I put stage trucks on a Kawai GS-70 and some
7-1/2 foot Yamahas but the wheel base of these pianos was too big for
the middle-sized truck, at that time anyway. However, the concert grand
size would not telescope down far enough so I decided to modify them by
cutting the tubular parts on a table saw and drilling new screw holes.
Worked perfectly.

The mid-size one did fit, theoretically, but it bowed waAay up in the
middle and didn't look sturdy. I wouldn't feel safe towing it behind my
car that way. ;-)

I hope they've fixed that by now.

Tom

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
> Stan Kroeker
> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 1999 8:19 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Grand Stage Truck
> 
> About to install a grand stage truck on a 5'6" piano for the first time.
> Has there ever been a discussion on safe methods of accomplishing this?  If
> not,  could anyone with experience reply? Tools, jacks, cranes,
> manpower...what is necessary?
> 
> Thanks to all,
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Stan Kroeker
> Registered Piano Technician

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Thomas A. Cole, RPT
Santa Cruz, CA
mailto:tcole@cruzio.com