bridge repair resolution...SUCCESS!

[Farrell]

I've been searching for a good topic to give a technical on for my local
chapter meetings. Bridge repair is one that I favor, but have never given
such a talk. Perhaps you would be willing to share notes about what topics
he covers, techniques used, etc. Thanks for anything you might be able to
share.

Terry Farrell

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Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 9:28 AM
Subject: bridge repair resolution...SUCCESS!


> Thanks to those who helped with advice on bridge repair, the patient has
> survived!  Normal tone has returned to the bass section, and the piano is
up
> to A415 at this point.  Happily, this little experiment has succeeded and
in
> the client's household, I am the hero.
>
> Don Bee, at our recent monthly meeting of the Chicago chapter of PTG,
called
> me "fearless".  Maybe so.  I had never done this repair before, but I did
> consult several techs for advice in addition to fishing for tips on the
list.
>  There's a first time for everything, and this was a good situation to try
> something new.  (No pianists in the house, free piano.)  They originally
> contacted me to evaluate the piano:  throw it out or keep it?  For a
minimal
> investment, they now have a piano.  It will serve the two children well,
as
> they start piano lessons.
>
> Sponsored by my PTG chapter,  Alan Vincent is holding an all day technical
> workshop in March, and half the day will deal with bridge repairs.  I am
> planning to attend; next time I face this situation I will be a bit more
> informed and will have a smidgeon of experience behind me.
>
> Thanks again to all who offered advice.
>
> Tom Sivak