[pianotech] Rebuild

[Pianoman]

If it is an early 1900's model they were built very well.  I tune one from 
1904 that has an inclined pin block.  The angles towards the tail.
James
James Grebe
Since 1962
Piano Tuning & Repair
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Todd" <toddpianoworks at att.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:43 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Rebuild


I will be beginning my first partial rebuild in a few months.

A local church is giving me an Ivers and Pond grand. I first would like to 
know if this particular brand would be worth spending my money on for parts. 
I am not planning on replacing soundboard, block, or bridge. Once I get it 
to my garage, I will be able to inspect it to see if those are needed.

Since this piano would be in an uncontrolled moisture environment, I also 
wanted to know if installing a complete Dampp-Chaser will keep the piano 
protected while it is being worked on (i.e. not only the main DC components, 
but also an undercover, and string cover).


Thanks,


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