[pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano

[Isaac Sadigursky]

Hi, Marshal!
Few techs gave some good advice.
Kimball locks are NOT sophisticated.
TRIANGLE or SQUARE shape locks can be opened with a small Slotted  
Screwdriver.
Have a good variety of screwdrivers with you and you can do it.
For future:try to collect ALL Types of keys for every  modern and  
older  piano and have them handy.
Schaff sells a nice Plastic Box with assortment of different keys  
[page 136, item SP-3], and Triangle  and Square Keys,too [[page 149,  
items 553b, #554].
Yamaha,Kawai,Y.Chang,Samick,etc. keys can be ordered from  
Manufacturers,older keys collected from junked pianos.
Just my 2 Kopeks and Free advice.
Good luck!
Hope to see you in Belleview!
isaac
On Jun 12, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Marshall Gisondi wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> I received a call today from a guy who has a Kimball piano. He  
> didn't know if it was a spinet or console.  He bought it used.  He  
> said the key cover is open but he doesn't have a key to unlock the  
> lid so that I can get in to tune it.  so my question is, what kind  
> of key does a Kimball use. Woud a Yamaha key work?  If there is a  
> different kind of key, how woudl I obtain one and what kind of key  
> will open a Kimball?  thanks
> Marshall
> MARSHALL'S PIANO SERVICE
> 215-510-9400
> http://www.phillytuner.com

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