Pinblock/Frame Separation

Clyde Hollinger cedel@supernet.com
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 06:37:56 -0400


A number of years ago I tuned a console that had an aluminum plate and a
separation of about 1/2".  The owner didn't want to spend the money to have it
fixed, since I couldn't guarantee the outcome.  I don't remember the age of the
piano, but I think it was from the 1960's.

Clyde Hollinger

Daniel Jackson wrote:

> Terry,
>         Thanks for redescribing the "bend" in the casting and the input from
> Ron N. This was exactly my point. I have heard that some newer harps are
> not cast iron. Is this so? My ignorance comes alive again.
>         I don't see how this job is something anyone could safely guarantee
> beforehand. But my experience in this is slight.
>                                 Dan J in Wmbg VA





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