[pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano

[Tom Gorley]

Marshall didn't say he thought it was a console or spinet, the customer said that.  Customers have been known to be way off.

---Tom G

On Jun 12, 2012, at 5:31 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:

> William
>  
> I know some of the studios had them, but Marshall thought it was a console or spinet.
>  
> Marshall. Go see the piano first and tell us what the problem is. 
> Willem
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Piano Boutique <pianoboutique at comcast.net>
> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:36 pm
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano
> 
> Willem,
>  
> I sold Kimball's for many years and some of the school pianos did have a lock on the lid.   I don't have any keys left, but that's how I remember it.
>  
> Marshall,
>  
> You do have a problem, unless the screws for the hinges are on the back of the piano.  If so, just take them out and slide the lid back a little and maybe you can move the lock lever by hand.
>  
> William
>  
>  
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: tnrwim at aol.com
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 6:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano
> 
> Hi Marshall
>  
> As far as I know, Kimball didn't put locks on their pianos. I suspect the customer is having difficulty opening the top. Just pull hard enough and it will open. The clips that hold the top down are probably rusted. 
>  
> Willem
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marshall Gisondi <pianotune05 at hotmail.com>
> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Tue, Jun 12, 2012 11:43 am
> Subject: [pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> I received a call today from a guy who has a Kimball piano. He didn't know if it was a spinet or console.  He bought it used.  He said the key cover is open but he doesn't have a key to unlock the lid so that I can get in to tune it.  so my question is, what kind of key does a Kimball use. Woud a Yamaha key work?  If there is a different kind of key, how woudl I obtain one and what kind of key will open a Kimball?  thanks
> Marshall
> MARSHALL'S PIANO SERVICE
> 215-510-9400
> http://www.phillytuner.com 

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