At 07:23 AM 9/7/2005 -0600, you wrote: >Hi, > >I had looked at a 1913 Cable Upright Piano and found it to be in very good >condition. The piano was only slightly out of tune and all they keys >worked and there was no unusual sound (like buzzing) coming from it. > >I contracted with a professional moving company to move the piano. When >they opened the door on the moving truck to take the piano out, they found >it had fallen over on the keyboard side of the piano. Apparently they >hadn't secured it properly and it toppled over. (I still can't figure out >how they didn't hear or feel it). > >What I have found so far is that the 3 pedals were broken off, the top lid >of the piano separated from the top of the pin block, Some of the bass >keys are not leveled anymore, There is buzzing when playing some of the >bass strings, and some damage to the wood (mostly scraping). > >I looked over the soundboard, plate, strings, and the part of the pin >block I could see and cannot find any cracks but I was unable to find the >source of the buzzing. > >I am just beginning as a piano technician and don't have enough experience >with this type of problem. This was going to be my piano to practice on. > >The moving company did put in writing that it fell over in their truck and >have said they will pay for the necessary repairs. I am worried about >possible damage I cannot see considering how old the piano is. >Has anyone had this happen before? Any ideas on what may have broken or >been damaged or what to look for? Any advice on dealing with the Moving >company? > >I would appreciate any advice on this. > >thanks, >michael Call in your local, friendly RPT to give an assessment/estimate. Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076 - Right now, I'm hoping to live until my age matches my golf score, - Until then, I'll have to be content to have my IQ match my handicap.
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