Unstringable C8, was Steinway 78183

[Leslie Bartlett]

It has an X under the serial number, that's all I know, and it's vertical.
les

Ron Nossaman wrote:
>
>> The C8 speaking length on this one is 2.5 inches.  I
>> checked a few other pianos in the vicinity, including a S&S
>> D, and found 2 inches for no. 13 wire at C8.
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>> I don't know if it is just too long a speaking length, or
>> too much string angle, or a combination.  I only know it
>> doesn't work as is.
> >
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Greg Graham
>
> It's the speaking length. Changing wire gage, bearing angle, v bar 
> profile, or anything else besides the speaking length isn't going to 
> help unless you can come up with a higher test wire from somewhere. If 
> you're using Roslau, try Mapes IG. It might make just enough 
> difference. If it doesn't, it might be time to bow to the reality of 
> the situation and realize that the thing was designed for string 
> tensions beyond the capabilities of current available stock.
>
> Les, is your piano an S?
>
> Ron N
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