[pianotech] ergonomic grand regulation ideas?

[Alexander Lass]

Paul,

Unless I'm mistaken, 14 inches was also the height of Glenn Gould's  
piano stool.  If your damper timing comes out as well as his  
Variations, UNL has itself a fine technician.  Do you hum while you  
work?

Best,

Alex


Alexander Lass
Chicago, IL


On Jun 13, 2009, at 10:50 AM, Paul T Williams wrote:

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> Hi Jim,
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> When I started here at UNL, Richard West left me a clever thing.  He  
> had an old three legged bench with round cushioned top.  He chopped  
> the legs off enough that it now only sits about 14" high.  It works  
> really well for sitting and performing inside the piano regulating.   
> You can probably find one at a garage sale or thrift store.  Would  
> this help you?
>
> Paul
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> jim ialeggio <jimialeggio at gmail.com>
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> I find grand keyleveling/dip, damper work...etc, uncomfortable.   
> Working at the bench is so nice, but alas, I end up inside the  
> carcass for way more time than I would like.
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> Anyone have any comfortable approaches to sitting at the piano while  
> regulating action and dampers?
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> Jim I
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