Big Hammers

Nichols nicho@zianet.com
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 07:43:40 -0600


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Haven't we all? I mean..... how many hymnals are serving double duty ? <G>
Actually, for stage pianos, no. I've measured deflection without toe blocks=
=20
and with, and the toe blocks seem to be enough.

Guy

At 07:44 AM 8/31/2004 -0500, you wrote:

>Interesting insights, Guy. Have you experimented with supporting the pedal=
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>lyre as well?
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>Dean
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>Dean May
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>PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272
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>Terre Haute IN
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On=20
>Behalf Of Nichols
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 10:24 PM
>To: Pianotech
>Subject: Re: Big Hammers
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>Barbara,
>     While hunting for "every little bit" of projection for a D I service,=
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> I discovered the extra belly brace sold by PianoTek. It's for the treble,=
=20
> and really helped octaves 61/2 thru to the top. Better projection, little=
=20
> higher volume, much better sustain. Not too expensive, and a piece-o-cake=
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> to install and test.  Y'know, when every little thing adds up to get=20
> more..... more. Also, is the piano "grounded"? Big halls laugh at pianos=
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> on flexing, rubber-wheeled springs. A couple of blocks for under the=20
> front work wonders.
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>Just a couple of =A2 worth,
>Guy
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