Baldwin model L

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Too Much down bearing with the string high on the hitching post ? <g>
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Hull" <hullfam5 at yahoo.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: Baldwin model L


> Funny you should mention Baldwin L's.
> I just tuned an L (1996 or so model) this week that
> has me wondering what is going on.  The sound of
> practically every string has a undercurrent of
> distortion.  It is a very unclean and fuzzy tone.  The
> decay is fast (board more than hammers I think).
> Hammers are a little worn but not that much.  
> 
> The next time I see this piano I want to try to do
> some voicing on a few hammers to see what effect it
> has but I think there is something deeper than that. 
> What could destroy the tone like this?  A structural
> joint that has failed?  Soundboard to rim?  It is not
> a pleasant sound at all.  Unfortunately, the customer
> has not commented about it.
> 
> Bob Hull
> 
> --- WWICKHAM at stny.rr.com wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Sweet piano. I've been taking care of an 80's L for
> > a pair of retired music teachers for about 15 years
> > now. Very 
> > very nice instrument. It is fun to play, has a
> > really nice voice and is a joy to tune, regulate and
> > generally tinker 
> > with.
> > 
> > If you wouldn't mind sharing, since I need to work
> > up an insurance appraisal for theirs, do you know
> > about how 
> > much your friend paid for it and what the
> > circumstances (store, private sale, auction, etc) of
> > the sale were?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > will wickham
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bec and John Silva <bjsilva001 at comcast.net>
> > Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:10 pm
> > Subject: Baldwin model L
> > To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> > 
> > > Hi,
> > > 
> > > Just wondering people's experiences with or
> > opinions on the Baldwin 
> > > 
> > > model L. I believe it is from the 80s. A friend
> > just recently  
> > > purchased one. I played it for a few minutes and
> > was very impressed 
> > > 
> > > (I actually recommended this person check it out).
> > This one in  
> > > particular has a very mellow sound.
> > > 
> > > Thanks.
> > > 
> > > - John
> > > 
> > 
> 
> 
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