a Bechstein from DC

[Farrell]

Hi Paul. I would have cited these examples, but I never see any of these in
newer vintages. I only service one old Bechstein - and it has been restrung!

A Wee Bit Jealous

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: <larudee@pacbell.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: a Bechstein from DC


> William J Schlipf wrote:
>
> > Sorry Wim, I did mean nickel plated pins.  Most rebuilders that i know,
> > would use only blued pins in an instrument of this quality.
>
> Out of curiosity, why do you consider blued pins more appropriate?
> Bechstein, Boesendorfer, Fazioli and other high end makers use nickel pins
> in their new pianos these days.  I consider purely a matter of cosmetics.
>
> Paul Larudee
>
>