Spinet/Console

[Michael Magness]

On 10/29/07, David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> I tend to agree....where does the studio fit it there?
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu>
> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Received: 10/29/2007 3:57:13 AM
> Subject: Re: Spinet/Console
>
>
> >JWyatt1492 at aol.com wrote:
> >> Hello to All
> >>
> >>  When anything is built it has to be called something.
> >>
> >>   When the  small pianos were built if it was lower than
> >> 40 in. they named them Spinet.
> >> If they were 40 in. to 43 in. they were named Consoles.
> >> If they were 44 in. to 47 in. they were named Studios.
> >> If they were 48 in. to 50 in. they were named Three/quarter.
> >> If they were 51 in. or more  they  were  call  Uprights
> >>
> >> It is the size *not* the type of action that determines the name.
>
> >>   Regards,
> >> Jack Wyatt
>
>
> >First off, I do not disagree with the categories Jack has listed.
>
> >Marketing departments have different thought processes than technicians,
> >don't they?  My 1890s Nittinger 58-1/2" vertically oriented piano calls
> >itself an "Upright Concert Grand". Would that classification be >58" and
> >less than a cabinet?
>
> >Kimball "Consolette" was, what, 43"? What of those Lowrey two case/one
> >plate size PSOs?
>
> >Those size names may be what they go by in sales, but my lonely
> >braincell can only process the internal configuration.
>
> >Bottom of action below top of key - spinet
> >Bottom of action directly acted on by capstan - console
> >Bottom of action far enough above key to require sticker - upright.
>
>
> >--
> >Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician
> >Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045
> >1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076
>
> >- There comes a time in every man's life and I've had plenty of them.
> >- Casey Stengel
>


HI David,
I think most studios fall under the direct blow category since these days
instead of the sticker attached to the whippen they use those dowel on wires
type capstan things for the Schwander type actions, which is what you'll
find in the majority of the asian studios. Of course you have 2 types of
Schwander actions, the standard which is really a compact action and a
fullsize, Yamaha P-22, Kawai UST-7,8,9 and others. I believe Baldwin was the
last holdout on the Schwander type action and they are now using one in
their Stealth action.<g>
Of course now that I've said that someone will hasten to correct me, which I
am always willing to be.
Mike
-- 
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing
is to not stop questioning.-- Albert Einstein



Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com
email mike at ifixpianos.com
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