To the List: I would like your ideas on ways of enhancing the " volume " from and tonal quality of the strings in the treble section of a Chickering grand, 8 1/2 ft., c. 1850 ? This piano had previously been given a new soundboard, tenor and treble bridge re-capping, new shanks & hammers, new strings and the action regulated. Crown is present in the board. (amount ?) Bridge is said to be tight to the board. Soundboard is tight to the inner rim. (as can best be determined). Hammer manufacturer unknown. (hammer felts have been chemically treated to harden). Piano is tuned to A-440. I would appreciate this information for my own knowledge and also for a fellow technician who's not " on line ". Your comments! Michael Hart thart@tcnet.net
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC