Baldwin model ID

[Avery Todd]

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Mark,

I can't help but respond to this. :-) You say......

At 11:15 AM 5/24/05, you wrote:
>Good morning,
>
>Using Mapes is IMHO the best option.

Then you say.......

>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.

Which one is it? Mapes or Pianotek????? Can't have both! :-)

Avery
>
>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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