Loose pins

[Danny Moore]

Les,

I discussed this very issue with Kent Webb at the national convention in
Orlando.  I have a Baldwin Howard grand made by Samick in a church with
the same problem.  Kent said the best solution is to re-pin with 1 or 2
sizes over on the offending pins.  Try both sizes to see what gives you
the best feel.  He also said there is no problem with the pin block
itself, but poor quality control at the drilling operation.

I would definately call Samick.  I don't know what therir warranty is, but
Baldwin picked up the tab on the Howard.

Danny Moore
Houston Chapter

Leslie W Bartlett wrote:

> Dear List:
>         Opinions please.   The piano is a Samick, about ten years old,
> with half a dozen pins in the bass which are loose, three or four or
> which hardly will hold a tune.
>         Would you
>                 1) replace the pins with larger ones,
>                         or
>                 2) epoxy the holes and drive the original pins,
>                         or
>                 3) other ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> les b
>
> Leslie Bartlett
>
> lesbart@juno.com