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[Newton Hunt]

Don wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am looking at a piano as I type. It is an English grand called John
> Brinsmead & Sons--non standard linked action (rocker capstans) Almost looks
> like an upright turned on it's side.
>
> Does anyone have regulation specs for such an instrument? Is there a source
> of parts? Hammers are cut thru at the treble end.
>
> The strings are individually tied btw. The instrument really needs a total
> rebuild. Torque on tuning pins is about 50 in/lbs (or should I have used
> fig newtons, naw the owner is a woman so better not! *Grin*)

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