[pianotech] Cleaning very old plate

[Rob McCall]

Joe,

I have no idea how long they last either! :-) The oldest one that I service is c1880. 

My comment about lasting another 5-10 years, etc. was more in line with the Scrubbing Bubbles having a deleterious effect on the entire piano. Assuming the piano is eaten alive by the chemicals of Dow, how long will it take before we know? I took a wag at 5-10 years as being an indicator of the spray having a negative effect or not.  If the answer is yes, I bet we find out in that time with all sorts of issues showing up.  If the answer is no, the piano will probably be in good condition and will last for X years longer...  I'll let you figure out what X is.  :-)

Regards,

Rob McCall

McCall Piano Service, LLC
www.mccallpiano.com
Murrieta, CA
951-698-1875

On May 23, 2012, at 13:32 , Joseph Garrett wrote:

> Rob,
> Hmmm? All that you said, assumes that there is only ?? many years left in
> the piano. What the heck is that? The oldest piano, that I work on,
> regularly, was built in 1805! It is still tuneable, (strings were replaced
> 40 years ago), Cheek lift was repaired. Action has been
> reconditioned/restored.. It's quite playable and musical, (w/a good early
> Victorian Temperament<G>). SO? Tell me. How long do pianos last? Enlighten
> me, as I have no idea what the answer to that question is.<G>
> Regards,
> Joe