Credit Merry with quote... David Ilvedson Pacifica, CA On Apr 9, 2010, at 8:29 AM, "David Love" <davidlovepianos at comcast.net> wrote: In the words of the famous philosopher Bilbo Baggins, "short cuts make for long delays". 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 8:20 AM To: pianotech at ptg.org 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
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