Baldwin E

[Farrell]

If you are looking for the easiest proper way to do this, IMHO, the way to go is to send Wally Brooks samples from each end of each section, tell him to put Abel Lights on the appropriate Abel shanks/knuckles/flanges, tell him to cove and shape the tails, and you will get a first-class product back that makes you look like a top pro!

I've put Abel Lights hung by Wally on an old Baldwin R (5' 7") with excellent results.

Terry Farrell
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  I need to replace the hammers and shanks on this piano and I’m not sure what the best way to proceed is.
   

  It’s a Baldwin model E. 5’4” ; Serial # 13880 circa 1906.

   

  First of all, the shanks are not conventional; the knuckles are more pear-shaped, like the Brambachs. 

  So I’m wondering if I should I refelt and repin these or can I replace them with new ones that have regular knuckles?  

  And if so, how would I measure the old ones to get the appropriate replacements?

   

  Also wondering what you might think about Ronsen wurzens as the hammer choice. 

  The only hammers I’ve used in the past were Imadigawa but I think they might be too bright.

   

  Any suggestion and info would be greatly appreciated.

   

  Thanks,

  Bill Costanzo
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