Birdcage

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Hi roomie,
I agree with both Les and Bill if that is possible <G> in that most birds
are for the birds, but there are always exceptions. If you choose to tune
do not expect the tuning to last over an hour. And even be ready to tune
the instrument 1/2 step low so that it will not implode. Your customer's
expections of holding pitch, need to be lowered by you, as the instrument
is built more like a guitar than a modern piano and will need constant
tuning. 
Good luck 
Joe Goss
You know your on the level if your bubble is in the middle.

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> From: Eliot Lee <elee@amug.org>
> To: Pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Birdcage
> Date: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 8:47 AM
> 
> Dear List,
> 
> 	Someone called yesterday and asked me to tune a birdcage piano.
> 
> 	I declined because I have heard so many horror stories about
> servicing them.  Apparently they were quite popular in England.
> 
> 	If anyone has experience please share.  I understand that the pins
> require a different tuning lever tip.  What cautions should we observe
> before undertaking?
> 
> 	This is the 3rd time I have been asked to service a birdcage so it
> would be nice to know how to tune them.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Eliot Lee
> 
>