Cocked Hat Piano

[Joseph Garrett]

Thumper said: "I'm gonna warn you right off the bat that this thing
probably has a Chickering "Browne" action that will
drive you to near suicide if you try to fully rebuild
it! I just did one ( 4-500 hours ) and I'd never do
another for less than $7,000. (Speaking of which,
contact me if you need advice, info, etc., or someone
to do it. )
At that price, you might also consider convincing
the customer to put a modern action in it, for a bit
more.
What you can expect from the Browne action is a 
very light touch, and good repetition, but not quite
as good asa modern action. If it doesn't have the
"thumbtacks" under the hammershanks, you would want to
consider installing some, as this will make regulation
immenseley easier!"

G, alias Thumper,
You are absolutely WRONG Thumper. It isn't even of the Chickering ilk! The likelihood is that it does have a single escapement action, but not of the "Brown" ilk. So what's the problem? Ya needs ta "let it go" dude.<G>


Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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