[pianotech] Ridgewood grand

[Paul McCloud]

We used to sell these.  They had the same plate as the Nordiska (Dong Bei).  The Dong Bei factory made a lot of different brands.  I believe this factory is now owned by Baldwin.  
I found them to be difficult to tune because of the angles of the string segments in the front bearing area, along with tight and springy pins.  Fairly stable when they're finally done.  I wouldn't say they were the best, but not the worst I've seen coming from China.  
Paul McCloud
San Diego

----- Original Message -----
From: "Piano Boutique" <pianoboutique at comcast.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 1:33:50 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Ridgewood grand


List, 

Does anyone know about a Ridgewood grand. I have a person wanting to sell me one and I have not tuned one before. Help would be appreciated. 


William Benjamin 
RPT www.pianoboutique.com 
piano tuner extraordinaire 

The tuner alone, 
Preserves the tone.