how to remove upright pedals

[Michael Magness]

On Feb 8, 2008 1:49 AM, Mark McConnell <mconnell1 at instruction.com> wrote:

> I have a customer with an 1870's Steinway upright who would like the
> pedals replaced (the thin tin coating is worn right through). I can't figure
> out how to remove the pedals though. The pin at the back end of the pedals
> is too wide to be pulled through the opening in the case, no matter how much
> angling I do. I could snip the pin off the old pedals, but some replacement
> pedals I am looking at have pins just as wide, so I wouldn't be able to push
> the new ones through. Is there some way to remove the bottom of the case?
> Thanks for any advice.
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Hi Mark,

A piano tipper and removal of the bottom board or partial removal depending
on how thick the pedal pins are. I would suggest having the new pedals on
hand for a quick swap.
It is possible with many to just loosen the screws or remove the ones near
the pedals and loosen the rest and slip the pedals and pins out between the
pedal rail and bottom board.
good luck,
Mike

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Michael Magness
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