[pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano

[tomtuner at verizon.net]

Typo  from Tom    “Do away with the think”   Now you know the truth about me !
Tom D.

From: tomtuner at verizon.net 
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:55 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] question about keys to unlock lid of piano

Marshall,
Just a follow-up to Williams post below.  Yes, the Wurlie school piano has a lock on the side. (both sides ? ) the key was a simple 
affair but hard to find for sure. I would propose to the owner to do away with the think. Drill it out,Pry it out, punch it out with a hammer and punch, explosives could be an alternative but ---find a way !
If cosmetics are a concern just glue a wooden plug into the hole after demolition.
Who needs a lock on a Kimball in a private home anyway ?
My take,
Tom Driscoll 

From: Piano Boutique 
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:31 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
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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