[pianotech] Accessing the Erard Action

Rob McCall rob at mccallpiano.com
Tue Mar 23 16:40:18 MDT 2010


Hi Phil,

You should try calling or emailing Bill Shull in Loma Linda, CA. I  
think it's billshull.com. I work in his shop doing apprentice work and  
I know he has 2 Erards over on the corner as part of his Period Piano  
Center. I'm sure he can help!

Good luck!

Rob McCall
Murrieta CA

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 23, 2010, at 10:31, Phil Bondi <phil at philbondi.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I came across one today - a straight strung restored beauty, and I  
> need to access the action.
>
> The key cover has a long hinge connecting its 2 pieces at key  
> height. I was not able to figure out how this key cover is secured.  
> It is not secured to the cheek blocks - those came out rather  
> easily. You would think from that description something must be  
> holding it in place on top at the stretcher, but all that is there  
> are 2 small #4's in a small brass lockish-looking device.
>
> What is holding this key cover in place?
>
> I took pictures, but for some reason I am not able to transfer from  
> the Blackberry to the computer..
>
> Where should A4 be set at? I'm thinking 434.
>
> Feeling quite challenged today!,
>
> -Phil Bondi(FL)
>
>


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