Was it something I said?

[bases-loaded@juno.com]

On Fri, 5 Jan 2001 06:17:19 EST JIMRPT@AOL.COM writes:
> Greg wrote:
> <<"  It's a grand 5'7" serial number 64958 which Pierce atlas lists 
> as
> 1922">>
> 
> Greg;
>  My favorite piano of all time is an A.B. Chase. It was his 'knock 
> off' of  the S&S model 'B'. It was/is simply the BEST all around piano
I have 
> ever had  the opportunity to touch. <snip>

Greg- 

While I can't make the EXACT same statement that Jim makes, I would
concur that they are excellent pianos.  I have rebuilt two A.B. Chase
grands and they are both marvelous instruments.  As well, I have an 1893
A.B. Chase upright as my personal piano and I wouldn't trade it for
anything.  

A wonderful piano company of days gone by, and worthy of proper attention
today.

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com

 
>  If I am not mistaken they used a rib crowned board as opposed to a 
> compession crowned board.......... so in this instance the "cracks" 
> you 
> describe are probably simply along the glue lines in between panels. 
> If this 
> is the case, and the board/rib joint is still tight, you are in good 
> shape, 
> relatively speaking.
> 
>  As to "replace board" or not?  I don't know........
> a.) What was the crown before the tension was removed?
> b.) What was the downbearing before the tension was removed?
> c.) What was the sustain time?....... In all sections?
> d.) How was the tone?........In all sections?
> e.) What is the crown after the tension has been relieved?
> 
>  It seems as if the 'cracks' are due to environmental circumstances 
> rather 
> than the 'failure' of the board....judging by your description of 
> the 
> circumstances. If this is true, and the answers to a-d above (e. is 
> 'almost' 
> irrelevant) are positive then perhaps only a light cosmetic shimming 
> is in 
> order.  With positive answers on a-d I think I would consider for a 
> loooong 
> time before using a replacement panel on this thingee, otherwise it 
> is a 
> judgement call an you be de Judge!  It don gots no "hanging chads" 
> do it? :-) 
> 
>  As to value....'if' it is a typical A.B. Chase from my own 
> experience......I 
> would say it is worth doing the rebuild correctly, from an 
> instrumental point 
> of view........from a 'name brand' point of view it might be a 
> different 
> matter. That is for the customer to decide after you have presented 
> their 
> options, isn't it?
> Let us know.
> Jim Bryant (FL)