On Topic: Bridge notching problem.

[Jim Coleman, Sr.]

Hi Charles:

I would suggest a mild heat first, applied with a soldering iron. Then pull
in line with the bridge pin. Power grip pliers would be in order. 
Perhaps a slight twisting motion. A cheaper way would be to use a fine small
scraper and clear the bridge back to the bridge pin certerline. I may not
look as neat, but it will work.

Jim Coleman, Sr.

On Fri, 28 Aug 1998, Charles Farinella wrote:

> Situation:
> 
> Church buys a Steinway A, newly rebuilt. (Board, bridgecaps , action, you
> get the idea) Nicely done, the piano is great except for:
> 
> Top octave or so, the bridge notching is such that the top of the bridge
> extends beyond the bridge pins resulting in poor termination, sounds
> awful, untunable.  Without going into all the details, the end result is
> that if it's going to get taken care of, I will have to do it.  Pulling
> the bridge pins is *very* difficult as they are new, and *real* tight.  
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get these pins out without
> damaging the bridge top?  I have tried to pull them straight out, but do
> not have the strength.  And should I pry them out, won't I elongate, or
> deform the hole causing other problems?  Any and all suggestions
> appreciated.
> 
> CF 
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