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size=2>Using
Mapes is IMHO the best option. I recently sent off bass strings =
from my
1928 Knabe/Ampico with a note indicating the serial number and how many =
wound
strings there are on the bass bridge and on the treble bridge. Two =
weeks
later, I received a perfectly replicated set. Send the strings to
Pianotek, and they will take care of the rest.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=812091116-24052005><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>Greetings from (102 degree) Las Vegas!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=812091116-24052005><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>Mark
S. Towne</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Donald Mannino
[mailto:donmannino@comcast.net]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, May 23, 2005 =
7:28
PM<BR><B>To:</B> Pianotech<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: Baldwin model
ID<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3>Paul,<BR><BR>A couple of
suggestions:<BR><BR>- You might try calling Mapes, as they are pretty =
good
with identifying the model from the information you provided. =
They can
often send strings on that basis.<BR>- I think I understand the desire =
to use
the original scaling, as that will allow you to buy individual =
replacement
strings easily. However, even if you get a custom set of strings =
for the
piano, you could easily buy individual replacements from the same =
maker.<BR>-
You might contact Jim Arledge Strings and get his instructions for =
making a
rubbing pattern. He will make an excellent set of strings, and =
can
supply replacements when more break later.<BR><BR>As I have implied =
above, the
original scale will not likely prevent string breakage. It may =
take some
time, but string breaking pianists will break more strings, no matter =
the
scale. While you are working on the piano, file the hammers to a =
good
shape, and reduce the pedal travel so that the dampers only just lift =
enough
for proper clearance. If the dampers spends a little more time =
on the
strings, you might reduce the breakage some.<BR><BR>Don =
Mannino<BR><BR>At
05:06 AM 5/23/2005, you wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite">I need help =
identifying the model
of a Baldwin grand, serial #26263 (built in 1915). It measures 6' 1 =
3/4"
from back of rim to front of keybed. There are 20 bass notes, with 3 =
wound
unisons at the bottom of the tenor section. Total number of wound =
string is
42. This piano is not a reproducer. Someone at Baldwin customer =
service
suggested it might be a model "K". Does anyone know of other =
options? Is
there a specific way to confirm the model ? The piano was apparently =
rescaled and restrung about 20 years ago and it gave good service =
until the
choir using it got a new accompanist. I need to be able to order a =
new set
of original design bass strings. I would appreciate any help with =
this
issue. Thanks.<BR><BR>Paul
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