Andre - Mark Ritchie RPT Columbus, Ohio Capital City just wrote about a "stencil" piano assembled in Holland. I have a regular setup to tune a similar piano, in fact tuned it today. No name on the key cover or on the plate, but stamped on the plate are the words "Made in the European Community. Assembly in The Netherlands." On opening the piano one gets a preliminary impression of neat craftsmanship, but having said that, I will say no more. Who made the piano? While living in Germany in the 1960's, I did some servicing for a dealer who among other brands sold Lindner pianos made in Ireland. Keys were entirely of plastic and key height was regulated by a screw. Evidently they were also sold in the U.S. under the name "Thomas" as I have recently gained a client who expects me to keep hers up. The plate is welded pieces of formed metal. Are you familiar with them? Any suggestions on how to reinsert loose hammer flanges (wedged into a tapered slot rather than screwed)?
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