Baldwin model ID

[Mark & Cinda Towne]

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Good morning,

Using Mapes is IMHO the best option.  I recently sent off bass strings from
my 1928 Knabe/Ampico with a note indicating the serial number and how many
wound strings there are on the bass bridge and on the treble bridge.  Two
weeks later, I received a perfectly replicated set.  Send the strings to
Pianotek, and they will take care of the rest.

Greetings from (102 degree) Las Vegas!

Mark S. Towne
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Donald Mannino [mailto:donmannino@comcast.net]
  Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 7:28 PM
  To: Pianotech
  Subject: Re: Baldwin model ID


  Paul,

  A couple of suggestions:

  - You might try calling Mapes, as they are pretty good with identifying
the model from the information you provided.  They can often send strings on
that basis.
  - I think I understand the desire to use the original scaling, as that
will allow you to buy individual replacement strings easily.  However, even
if you get a custom set of strings for the piano, you could easily buy
individual replacements from the same maker.
  - You might contact Jim Arledge Strings and get his instructions for
making a rubbing pattern.  He will make an excellent set of strings, and can
supply replacements when more break later.

  As I have implied above, the original scale will not likely prevent string
breakage.  It may take some time, but string breaking pianists will break
more strings, no matter the scale.  While you are working on the piano, file
the hammers to a good shape, and reduce the pedal travel so that the dampers
only just lift enough for proper clearance.  If the dampers spends a little
more time on the strings, you might reduce the breakage some.

  Don Mannino

  At 05:06 AM 5/23/2005, you wrote:

    I need help identifying the model of a Baldwin grand, serial #26263
(built in 1915). It measures 6' 1 3/4" from back of rim to front of keybed.
There are 20 bass notes, with 3 wound unisons at the bottom of the tenor
section. Total number of wound string is 42. This piano is not a reproducer.
Someone at Baldwin customer service suggested it might be a model "K". Does
anyone know of other options? Is there a specific way to confirm the model ?
The piano was apparently rescaled and restrung about 20 years ago and it
gave good service until the choir using it got a new accompanist. I need to
be able to order a new set of original design bass strings. I would
appreciate any help with this issue. Thanks.

    Paul Stephens
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