Perhaps there are more than one action built for the yamaha spinet. I removed and replaced one just a few weeks ago with no problems. Came out in one piece much like an old wurlitzer. No keys had to be removed. Phil Frankenberg CSUChico Chico Ca. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Blasyak" <atuneforyou at earthlink.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: Re: yamaha spinet > Hey Now, > > Gregor, > > Not sure if I should respond to your inquiry as you addressed it to Terry. > However the remarks were actually mine, in response to something Terry had > written. > > So with that said Reblitz has a good description of spinet action removal. > As for special tools well most people just jerry rig something to hold the > stickers in place. I like a piece of u shaped metal used for mounting > shelves on walls to hold the stickers in place during removal and > re-placement. > > Steve > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Karl kaputt <karlkaputt at hotmail.com> >> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> >> Date: 12/4/2006 3:07:42 AM >> Subject: Re: yamaha spinet >> >> >From: Farrell >> >>As for the removal of the action I just thought that someone would > surely >> >>offer sound advise to Robin. I have performed this task on numerous >> >>occasions including on a Yamaha spinet. I'd prefer going to the > dentist. >> >>Not enough money for the time spent. >> >> >> Terry, how much time did it take? I must admit that I never even tried it >> because my trainer/employer told me not to do so (not enough money for > that >> task). I even don´t know how to do, but I can imagine that. I think one >> must unscrew every key. >> Could you explain how to do that job? Is there a special tool for that? >> >> Gregor >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! >> http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ >> >> > >
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