[pianotech] 1990 Baldwin Spinet Model

[Joe Goss]

Hi Terry, It is the only way.
There were too many different variations on the length and wire size to even 
make a close guess.
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] 1990 Baldwin Spinet Model


> Oh, that's probably what I'll have to do - I was hoping that there's  only 
> one model like the one I sparsely describe. Unfortunately, the  place this 
> piano is located is actually a bit beyond my normal service  area and I 
> don't get out that way often - that's why I was trying the  end-around 
> play. Your way is the safe way, no doubt.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> On Apr 9, 2010, at 11:00 AM, David Love wrote:
>
>> Terry:
>>
>> Tape measure and micrometer (core and outer diameter) of the adjacent
>> strings.  Send the data off to your favorite string maker to fill in  the
>> missing strings.  Unless you have a fondness for ordering things  twice.
>>
>> David Love
>> www.davidlovepianos.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org]  On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Terry Farrell
>> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 7:43 AM
>> To: pianotech at ptg.org
>> Subject: [pianotech] 1990 Baldwin Spinet Model
>>
>> I need to order some bass string replacements for a 1990 Baldwin. I
>> get that date from Pierce - but as we know, Baldwin/Acrosonic serial
>> numbers can be confusing. I would have guessed the piano was a bit
>> older, but maybe not. I looked all over the piano for a model number
>> and found none. I didn't have a tape measure or micrometer with me.
>> I'm hoping if I can figure out the model number, I can get strings
>> from Schaff or somewhere (they might have scale data).
>>
>> This Baldwin spinet is one of a zillion made. It does not say
>> Acrosonic on it. It is a very plain case, it does not have a separate
>> drop sticker rail (is that what you call the older ones with the
>> little levers resting on the key capstans - you know, old Acrosonics
>> and Wurlys). This is by far the most popular (only?) spinet made by
>> Baldwin during the 80s and 90s - you've all seen a million of 'em.
>> Anyone know the model designation?
>>
>> Sorry for the lack of any more description.
>>
>> Terry Farrell
>>
>