Thanks Anne, I referred her to Toni as a reference for you. She doesn't think her husband is prepared to do that much for it yet so I guess I will have to figure out the damper system (set screws on top and rather thin soft felt). I've ordered the Schaff "a" tip which apparently should fit these pins and another tip to fit the Collard oblong pins. Andrew Anderson On Apr 1, 2010, at 6:41 AM, Anne%20Acker wrote: > The pitch level for French pianos was lower than those in Germany > and Europe, hence the term "French pitch". > > I would not raise this piano to A440. If it is carrying the > original stringing, i.e. was never reworked for A440, I would most > definitely keep it at A430 or A435 at the highest. > > Always try to match materials as best to the originals as you can > manage. Use the rest of the instrument to guide you. It is CLOSE > to modern specs, but not exactly. Open your eyes and mind, and let > the piano teach you. > > Good luck! > > Anne > > > > Anne Acker > Historic Keyboard Specialist > Anne Acker Early Keyboards > http://www.anneackerkeyboards.com > http://www.pianogrands.com > > mobile 912-704-3048
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