Rebuilding an upright

[Dean May]

I would heartily recommend the pin block plugs from Webb Phillips instead of
replacing the entire pin block. They are easy to install and probably
cheaper when you count reduced labor costs. Check out
http://www.alliedpiano.com/pinblock.htm. They sell a gap filling glue to use
with them but I just used Tite Bond with excellent results. 

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of AlliedPianoCraft
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:45 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Rebuilding an upright

 

I just got a call to rebuild a Stieff upright which the customer believes
was made in the 1920"s. He wants a new soundboard, pinblock etc.

 

While I have installed many soundboards (I don't make my own) and pinblocks
in grands, I have never replaced any in uprights. 

 

I have two questions: 1, Is it more or less difficult to replace a
soundboard and pinblock on an upright?  2, Comparative price. How should I
estimate the job as compared to a grand.

 

Thanks for any input.

 

Al Guecia

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