Heintzman Piano

[Farrell]

Hi John. Exactly how is the soundboard shape on this piano? I should think perhaps 80 humid summers and 80 dry winters have taken a toll on it?

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Ross" <jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:45 PM
Subject: Heintzman Piano


> Hi List and Roger,
> I have a 1922 Heintzman, 54" upright, with the agraffe upper bridge,I
> am going to refurbish, for my wife.
> Unfortunately, it came from a school, and the action, had been really
> broken up. Butts broken and not a hammer on it.
> I was wondering what would be the best hammer to put on it.
> The brass rails are intact.
> Roger, I understand that you do something special to the bass bridge,
> could you explain this, and possibly supply a picture, of your
> modification. I understand that the bass strings are not as original.
> I was originally, intending to send this to Roger, direct, but then I
> thought, that the list, might have some input, and also appreciate
> Roger's reply.
> Thank you all.
> The list has been a wonderful source of knowledge, over the years, and
> I certainly appreciate being part of it.
> Best regards,
> John M. Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
> jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
> 
> 
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