1887 Hallet & Davis grand 40C scale

[Overs Pianos]

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Joe and all,

Absolutely right on the mark Joe.

At 10:49 AM -0700 22/8/04, Joe Garrett wrote:
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>at is it going to take, to get technicians to realize that using, 
>(supposed), scales of existing pianos of the same make/model, is a 
>bad idea?!! The whole concept is simple to understand. Because 
>pianos were made by humans, who are prone to making mistakes, there 
>exists in ALL pianos, slight differences in the "scales"!! Because 
>we now have the computer, it is relatively simple to run the numbers 
>of a project piano and ascertain, (within certain bounds), the 
>intent of the designer. Also, it allows us to use the cumulative 
>knowledge of scaling to compare and change things, that we are 
>fairly certain work!!! Yes, it is somewhat time consuming, to take 
>the "scale" off of the "project" piano. However, the rewards of 
>revising an existing scale are great. I know of many rebuilders that 
>just simply think it's a waste of time. "THEY" ASSUME that the 
>designer, (1st), knew exactly what he was doing. AND, that existing 
>materials, etc. will be compatible with that past designers wishes! 
>NOT! Secondly, it ASSUMES that the factory workers, including the 
>people in charge, knew what they were doing, AND, did not make 
>mistakes or deviate from the initial design! NOT!!! If you doubt me, 
>just ask Del, how far away the various factories, (not to mention 
>any names), deviated from his initial designs! Del, has told me that 
>one of his designs, in actual production, was no where close to what 
>he submitted! Yikes! Of course, the ether-world of designing 
>sometimes is not the practical way of actually making a piano. I 
>found this out when I assisted in the making of the two prototypes 
>for Del's Upright. What an eye-opener! Not to mention a 
>stressful/enjoyable marathon!<G>
>I think it behooves every would-be "rebuilder" to learn/use the 
>existing technology that will aid in making their work more 
>acceptable. "Cookie-Cutter" mentality doesn't work; not even on 
>Kawais and Yamahas!<G>
>Regards,
>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
>Captain, Tool Police
>Squares R I


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