[pianotech] Restringing Books

[Fenton Murray]

Matthew,
You might learn more in a shorter period of time by just restringing the piano. The fact is there will be many things other than restringing you will come upon that require attention, bridges, soundboard, pinblock, all will need attention with either replacement or repair or at least cleaning. The list is long and is dealt with in varying degrees with many different procedures and protocols from the different techs you run into. I guess what I saying is, if this is not a client piano in a critical performance venue, dive in, ask questions as you proceed, learn from your mistakes and jump right into the next one. If, on the other hand the piano is an important one, do your research and budget much more for the job than the 20 hours or so a simple re-stinging might take.

Fenton

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matthew Todd 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 1:15 PM
  Subject: [pianotech] Restringing Books


        I may have the possibility to practice restringing a grand (Ivers & Ponds).  Before I begin, I would like the opportunity to read every source book I can on the subject.  I know I can get a book on restringing from the PTG home office.  Are there any other books and reference materials out there on the subject that you would recommend?

        Thank you,


        TODD PIANO WORKS 
        Matthew Todd, Piano Technician 
        (979) 248-9578
          
        http://www.toddpianoworks.com 
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