..a bunch snipped.. > Oh yes, first tuning I had to bring it up 66 cents, broke 5 strings, and >finally left it flat 25 cents. It didn't seem to want to get up the last >few cents to 440. Maybe it was designed to be at A-435 in the first >place... who knows? > ..anything I come across that was made before WW1 and has NOT been re-strung, re-built, whatever you people decide to call it, I tune to 435, PERIOD..i have broken a fair amount of wire in my breif tenure trying to bring up old, worn-out instruments to today's standard..at 435, i have broken no strings since i instituted this policy.. > But I am of the opinion that the soundboard is providing the noise, and >the piano is just not worth the expense of repair. Taking a cue from Isaac >Sadigursky, I told her that the piano had passed its useful life, and "she >deserved a better piano." ..it depends on the sentimental value and what she's willing to spend to retain that sentiment..you're probably right in offering Isaac's classic 1-liner, but if she wants it done, then why not?
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