[pianotech] Steinway

[Leslie Bartlett]

Thanks, it's a grand.  I've almost got her convinced to rebuild it- 
though I have no shop, so won't be doing it.  She is 84, has the money, 
looks very young for her age, and might enjoy a number of years with it 
before it goes to inheritance.
les b

Gerald Groot wrote:
> If it's an upright, it's easiest to remove the action and whippens.  Clean
> out the old glue and make sure the jack is secure, down all the way and
> lined up before to the center of the butt before you figure you're done.
> It's easy to think it's down all the way when it isn't.  Let it dry for a
> while before you try putting it back in or you're likely to knock it loose
> again. I like Tightbond Premium glue for that. But, I suppose others may
> have a different preference.  
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> For a grand, I assume maybe your talking about the jack tender that is
> coming unglued perhaps?  A good regulation is in order.  If to much pressure
> is put on the jack tender from poor regulation or to much after touch
> especially on an older grand, they can break off easily.  
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