Samick Lyre & Pedal Box

[Delwin D Fandrich]

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Farrell
Sent: February 22, 2007 1:52 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Samick Lyre & Pedal Box



Anyone out there know what size allen wrench is required for a Samick Lyre? It
is a model SIG-50 and serial # GJL0181. I looked in Pierce (1998 edition), and
such a serial number is not listed, so I don't know what year the piano is. Lady
said it was new in 2001.

Don't know about 2001, but the pianos we have use a 9.5 mm allen wrench. To save
you the math, that's 9.5 x 25.4 = 0.374" and that is really, really close to
3/8" (0.375"). So, pop down to your favorite hardware store and buy yourself a
3/8" drive socket with a 3/8" allen insert and have at it.
 
That's the good news. Now, for the not so good news....
 
We have two new Samick-built pianos on the floor. The cheapest of them (built in
Indonesia) has a nice iron block with a groove running down it into which there
is a piece of rather crappy felt liberally coated with graphite which is
specially designed to instantly glaze over and cause the pedals to stick. This
system is easily repaired with some better felt and a bit of Teflon.
 
The system I just tried to fix today is a whole other matter. Stamped metal and
flimsy plastic bushings reminding me of the worst Aeolian ever had to offer. If
it's one of these systems -- good luck. They are not designed to be repaired. At
least not easily.
 
Del
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