David: Conover models 77 (5''7") and 88 (6'1") are well made, massively built pianos with thick Mason-like rims. Rebuilt they sound quite good. Some of the 77s use solid oak bridges and should be looked at carefully. Some used an oak base with maple cap, and others are maple-maple (these sound the best). Models 55 and 66 have a mock "tension regulator" and also sound quite good. However,.these are very high tension scales and always have weak pins in the tenor for the first 6 unisons above the break. Replacing the block with Delignit or Falconwood solves the problem. Jim **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20081017/3faaf0d5/attachment.html
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