[pianotech] Collard & Collard 1865 update

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duaine & Laura Hechler" <dahechler at att.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 10:51 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Collard & Collard 1865 update


> Finally found a tuning lever for this piano from England (Thank you who
> ever it was to refer me to them)
>
> Because of where the dampers where I had to tune - without - any - 
> dampers.
>
> Verify interesting - with all the added string noise in the background.
>
> I'm not sure if anyone could tune aurally - without dampers (Anyone ever
> do it ?)
>
> Thank God for my Cybertuner.
>
> On average the piano was - 5 - half tones down - however - it tuned up
> to A-440.
>
> I realize with the piano being down that far, it's going to need at
> least two tunings
>
> I need recommendations on when to go back for a second tuning.
>
> OH, PLUS, splicing 5 bass strings
>
> Duaine
>
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> Duaine Hechler
> Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
> Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
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> Florissant, MO 63034
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