High quality?

[Farrell]

........and rescaling an older small piano like this is just where some of the most improvements can be made!\

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JIMRPT@aol.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: High quality?


> 
> In a message dated 25/01/03 6:22:43 PM, swiftspiano@hotmail.com writes:
> 
> << OK.  What I have is a Baldwin Hamilton 5'2" that was built in the 20s. 
> ........................................... she will be getting the parts at 
> cost and the 
> labor will be at a reduced rate and done during my spare time. So, will the 
> expensive parts make the piano sound better or will it just be a waste of 
> money?
>  >>
> 
> Ned;
>  This thingee seems like it is worth the extra, small, expense of "quality". 
> The Mapes strings would not be a bad choice though there are more expensive 
> ("quality") strings out there. If you are going to get into rescaling the 
> thingee then you might consider the 'alternative' strings.
>  As for the hammers..... Abel lights or Renner lights would be a good fit and 
> though they are "quality" hammers they are not out of line with competitor's 
> product pricing.
>  Other's mileage will vary but this is my take.
> Jim Bryant (FL)
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