While it's true these weak points on Baldwin music shelf & desks need periodic bandaging, it seems breakage mainly occurs after misuse, i.e. inadvertent leaning or heavy objects on the desk while in the down position; closing the lid without the shelf pushed all the way back; a sudden blow from hands creasing pages of music; fists in a fit of rage, etc.... I tend to have far more problems with most model Steinway music shelf & desks without support hinges (such as splintered rails, hinge screws ripped out, gradual tilting backwards and sagging towards the middle) as these seem much less able to withstand institutional punishment. Of the Kawai and Yamaha pianos I've worked on most seem to use fairly sturdy materials and have relatively trouble-free music shelf & desk designs for institutional settings. Perhaps others could share redesigns that have worked, or successful techniques for more permanent repairs to areas of music shelf & desks that tend not to hold up under extreme conditions. Rolf von Walthausen Interlochen Center for the Arts Jeff Tanner wrote: > > > While on the subject of supplier complaints, has anyone else had trouble > > with music desks on Baldwin grands? I bandage up 2 or more a year due to > > the bearings at each end breaking out of the veneer, which is all there is > > supporting the entire weight of the desk, not including the hinge screws > > stripping out taking huge chunks of wood with them. But Baldwin says there > > have been no complaints and they won't warranty them. The design and/or > > materials seem too fragile for the institutional setting. Anyone else? > > > > Thanks, > > Jeff > > > > Jeff Tanner > > Piano Technician > > School of Music > > University of South Carolina > > Columbia, SC 29208 > > (803)-777-4392 (phone)
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