[pianotech] Schaff Key Recovering

[Ken & Pat Gerler]

I just used Rochester this past summer for two sets - one a Kingsbury 
(explayer by Cable - 1910), the other a Baldwin M Grand - 1948. Both looked 
great. They have increased their prices since a few years ago when I used 
them.

Ken Gerler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry" <kerrykean at att.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Schaff Key Recovering


> Schaff used to use Rochester Key Company in New York (they just tacked on 
> a
> percentage to Rochesters' price). RKC was, IMO, one of the better deals
> around if you used them directly. They did a nice job for a reasonable
> price, not what I'd put on a high-end grand but good value for the average
> piano, improvable by a little judicious finishing on the edges.
>
> Then a few years ago, Bob Byrnes, the founder, retired and the company
> seemed to fall apart. They're still in business so I assume they've
> recovered ;-) since then. I'd be interested in hearing whether anyone has
> current experience with them.
>
>
>
> Kerry Kean
> www.ohiopianotuner.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Kurta [mailto:mkurta1 at comcast.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 11:50 PM
> To: toddpianoworks at att.net; pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Schaff Key Recovering
>
>    According to Schaff Piano, they have changed sources for their key
> recovering and should result in shorter turnaround time and improved
> quality.
>    Mike Kurta
>
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