explanation(s), please

[Annie Grieshop]

Again, reply interspersed.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Nossaman [mailto:rnossaman at cox.net]
> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:22 AM
> To: annie at allthingspiano.com; Pianotech List
> Subject: Re: explanation(s), please
>
>
> With all this action centering around the octave 6 strut, it's
> not the perimeter bolts and plate screws. And after hearing
> BANG twice, you wouldn't get me to tighten them on a bet. How
> does the bridge look right there? That's a typical area for a
> scarf joint in a solid root bridge.

* I know what a scarf joint is, but am not exactly clear on "solid root
bridge".  Is the point that perhaps the top side of the joint has pulled
loose?  To answer your question:  I did not check anything beyond the bridge
pins.

> Are the pins super loose?

*  Eh, no worse than lots of other pianos I've tuned.
>
>
> Me too. I'd likely pronounce it dead and send it to Valhalla.
> Anyone who's watched adventure films knows that the dead
> always attack as the hero or his (eventual) girl friend passes
> by. This piano has attacked, and is therefor dead. QED.

*  Lucky for me, I don't wear high heels, and I wouldn't open that door on a
bet!  So I guess that means I'd better be equally smart about what I tell
this customer, huh....  Thanks!

> Ron N
>