yamaha rebuild

[David Love]

A new board with action work and all would probably put him close enough to
a new C2 or C3 that I wouldn't go there.  Cracks are not the issue, function
is.  If the ribs are not separating then the cracks make little difference
in performance.  How to deal with them is more an issue of cosmetics.  I'd
be careful about the block, however.  I've found those older blocks don't
hold up that well and since replacing the block isn't that big a deal, I'd
probably do it.  I'd be careful about hammer selection as the board is
likely much weaker than it was at the outset and may not tolerate as hard a
hammer as the original.  I'd examine the scale as well.  The G-3s can use
some improvement especially in the bass tenor transition.  Whether you'll be
able to accomplish anything really significant that with the original
bridges I'm not sure but you can probably make it less bad.  With a piano of
limited value I'd keep it as simple as possible.  

 

David Love
davidlovepianos at comcast.net
www.davidlovepianos.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of richard.ucci at att.net
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:23 AM
To: pianotech
Subject: yamaha rebuild

 

List, I looked at a Yamaha g-3 ca: early-70's (green understring felt).
Needs restringing and new hammers and backchecks. Block is good, as well as
bridges. Whippens good, as well as back action.

 

My question is about the hairline cracks in the board. Should I risk
restringing without replacing the board? It still has crown and no buzzing
etc. Ribs are good.

 

Cost is a consideration here, and a new board would put him over his budget.

Thanks,

Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano

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