Broadwood And Sons questions

[Jurgen Goering]

I would bet dollars to doughnuts that on a piano like this, at about a 
fourth below pitch, that the tuning pins are far too loose to even 
contemplate a pitch raise.  CA may or may not help - these old pin 
blocks can be really iffy by the time the piano has reached 100+ years. 
  Damping usually can be improved a bit by adjusting the lift wires.  
Just as with any upright, the dampers should not be lifting before the 
hammer is half way to the string.  As mentioned, most overdampers use 
end grain damper felt.  If you are a glutton for punishment and want to 
replace the dampers, I can supply that felt to you - I have it here.

It may have a nice looking case and there is an outside chance you may 
be able to tune it, a bit, and get it to play somehow.  But it may be 
getting close to ethical boundaries to agree to do more work than that, 
unless it is a piece with some historical or familial significance.

Jurgen Goering
Piano Forte Supply
(250) 754-2440
info at pianofortesupply.com
http://www.pianofortesupply.com


On Jan 9, 2008, at 12:49, Phil Bondi wrote:
> I have come in contact with a woman who wants to 'fix' her Broadwood 
> Cottage Piano. This is my first look at a birdcage-type of 
> configuration.
> She wants it tuned and possibly replace the dampers.
> What is the proper procedure for tuning these types of pianos? Is 
> there a agreeable reference (A=430?) that I should be shooting for? As 
> it sits right now, the piano is around -600cents from 440. I have the 
> oblong tip so that's not an issue. More than anything, if you have 
> experience with these types, please share your expertise. I would 
> appreciate it.




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