Parts for Chickering 1/4 grand

[Paul S. Larudee]

$250.  Stand it on end and it's an upright quarter grand.

Paul S. Larudee, RPT

Farrell wrote:

> What is a quarter grand?
>
> Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dale r fox" <foxpiano@juno.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 11:12 AM
> Subject: Parts for Chickering 1/4 grand
>
> > HI List,
> > I'm attempting to save a lady's 1910 vintage Chickering quarter grand.
> > For those of you with any experience with these little jewels,  do you
> > have any knowledge of anyone making replacement hammer flanges for these
> > pianos?  I see replacement whip flanges in the APSCO catalog.  Haven't
> > seen them uyp close but they look correct in the picture.
> > This lady is trying to pass on the piano (her grandmother's) to her her
> > grand child.  Currently,  the flanges are all in one piece,  but my
> > experience with brass forces me to be less than optimistic about what the
> > future holds for their longevity.  Any suggestions?
> > Del,  I remember a 1/4 grand going through your shop once.  Any
> > thoughts?
> >
> > Dale Fox
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