S&S Square Grand

[Keith Roberts]

Any objection to changing the head so a regular sort of wrench can take it
apart? Not all techs have the oval head and it is a cause of second trips. I
find a rushed or frustrated technician is the cause of most poor or damaging
work to the piano.
Keith Roberts
PS/Joe
I'll be careful next time. I hadn't seen any sort of response from you and
though I didn't post that to get a response, I hadn't considered
palpitations.
I'll make sure the cat doesn't play soccer with the bolts when I have them
out.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: S&S Square Grand


> Egads! You guys are giving me palpatations with your ideas about Square
> Grands! Please!? Do not change those screws that hold the action in. They
> are mated so that the action is "locked" into it's proper position! If you
> change the screws, the likelihood is you will change the action alignment
in
> the cavity. As the action alignment is extremely critical on these
> pianos!!!!! If you don't know how to do something on them, PLEASE feel
free
> to call me/write me/email me, whatever. I will be more than willing to
help
> you! One of the main problems with square grands, is people, in the past,
> who didn't have a clue, worked on them!! I don't even want to get into the
> "horror stories". As many of you may know, I've spent a lot of time and
> effort learning the proper approach/methods for Square Grands. I am more
> than willing to share my knowlege. My motivation is basically to preserve,
> as best I/we can this historical part of the evolution of the piano. No,
it
> ain't a Grotrian 9'! It wasn't meant to be like a "modern" piano.
(period!)
> It is what it is. Service it correctly or leave it alone, thank you. <G>
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>
> Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
>
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