Restored Baldwin out the door

[Erwinspiano@aol.com]

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In a message dated 1/3/2003 3:57:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
Erwinspiano@aol.com writes:

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>          List a correction here.

           I stated the Baldwin R had 10 ribs . It has eleven and the One I 
posted on has 12 . Sorry
                 Dale

>         List
>         Tomorrow I'm delivering a 1920 pre-model R Baldwin. It's 5 ft. 8 " 
> I just thought some would enjoy a thought or two on this. This is the first 
> Baldwin I've had the opportunity to do a complete restoration on including 
> new belly and all. Although I'm not a big Baldwin fan I am very pleased 
> with the way this piano came out. Tonally it's very strong, and dark 
> sounding with excellent sustain characteristics. Very even scale note to 
> note& no weak spots or notes. This board had/has eleven ribs compared to a 
> modern Rs 10 heavier built ribs. The original ribbing was really to light 
> especially in the bottom end. Like 15/16 mm deep on the first 3 or ribs. I 
> beefed them up. I use tight sugar pine thru out on a Sitka panel.
>  I was shocked to think that Baldwin Designers had any idea that ribs that 
> thin would retain any kind of real crown for more than two weeks. 
>    Also this is the first delignit block I used and I'm so impressed I just 
> ordered another at less than half the price of a new Bolduc block. A very 
> uniform fit and smooth tuning block.
>    The original board was half falling out and the "rebuilt" action played 
> like the proverbial truck. This was tolerated by a very nice Lady who 
> teaches piano on it for more than twenty years. Tomorrow she has a big 
> surprise coming.
>     Regards


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