transposing pianos

Clyde Hollinger cedel@supernet.com
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 07:33:28 -0400


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Jack,

I have serviced two but can only recall where one of them is at the
moment.  James & Holmstrom full upright, serial number 15501, built
around 1909.  I haven't seen the piano for three years, so I don't
remember all the specifics, but it had about 88 keys.  It would
transpose two 1/2-steps either way.  The action was constructed without
any breaks for the action brackets to keep the stickers evenly spaced
throughout, and the whole keyboard would move sideways with a wheel
under the keybed so the capstan screw would operate the neighboring
sticker.  There is a little indicator needle that shows which position
the keyboard is in.

I made a mistake the first time I tuned this piano in 1992.  It was
about 15 cents sharp, which surprised me, so I lowered it to pitch.
Only later did I realize the keyboard was shifted one position, so
technically the piano was 85 cents flat, but I never changed it.  The
transposing feature has not been in operating condition as long as I've
been serving the piano.

Regards,
Clyde Hollinger, RPT
Lititz, PA, USA

JWyatt1492@AOL.COM wrote:

> Hello to All,
>
>    I am seeking information on transposing pianos
> such as  Clough & Warren, Weser and Heintzman.
> And any other make that you may know of.
>    I  would also like  specific information  such as
> number of keys, brand and age ect.
>    We may have a Heintzman that will transpose
> one entire octave on exhibit at the upcoming T.S.A.
> Regional Conference Oct. 11-13 in Dallas.
>
>   Thanks, in advance.
>   Jack Wyatt

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