In a message dated 97-12-11 09:47:17 EST, you write: << I tuned an Everett vertical today - ca 1942 vintage - with about 1/8" separation between the pinblock and the remainder of the back. Since the assembly was protected by 4 carriage bolts from the back through the plate, and had the Everett trademark cast iron "levers" (backposts), I pointed the crack out to the customer but gave the judgment that there would be no problem. The piano tuned up to A=440 with no difficulty. On standard back construction (wood backposts) I would have recommended a repair. I have never seen this problem on that style Everett before. Has anyone else run into this? What has been your experience i.e. prognosis? Bill Maxim, RPT >> Bill, The school district we tune for has a Weaver studio that has a one quarter inch gap in that area. We have tuned it that way for 11 years. It is as stable as the other pianos. That is one sleeping dog we have let recline in peace. Regards, Dale Probst Registered Piano Technician Ward & Probst, Inc. Piano & Organ Service Wichita Falls,TX
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