Kristinn - My worst nightmare was an Eavestaff spinet (I don't recall for sure, but I think the royal emblem was there). This one was in a hideous, billious green marbled case. Tuning pins located under the key bed (top of knee panel) which extended completely through a metal plate with the strings attached to the inside ends. As I recall the pins had to be turned in reverse direction (& I had to stand on my head to read the labelling of each). To mute the (all bichord & single) strings the back screen had to be removed (about 16 screws) & the rear overdamper system tilted back so the strings could be accessed. Most of the pins were loose & one string broke. Which way to tap to tighten the pin - no way. This one was brought over from England by the original owner's proud daughter. As I'm writing, I realize this reads like a real nightmare - wish it had been.
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