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<DIV> <EM> I was given an Aeolean Console and there is no
serial# . </EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Look on the top of the pinblock or the treble end of the back
of the pinblock area. You might find it stamped into the wood.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><EM>The insides are as new! A lady had it in her YARD!!! She covered it up
weith plastic and it endured only one rain storm. I brought it to my garage
(where I work) and after I let a 100 watt light bulb shine on the upper end
(treble) a few days the kyes de-swelled and no longer seize. For practical
purposes it plays fine. </EM></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Yikes, okay.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><EM> However, I am trying
to regulate this thing. First I checked the blow distance. It is different
in each area of the range. In the bass it is 1 7/8" , in the low mid range
it is 1 13/16, in the upper mid range it is 1 11/16" and then it goes from lower
treble to upper treble 1 5/8" to 1 3/8".</EM></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>That sounds better than most Aeoleans. Just roll with it.
Nothing you do is going to make this piano into a piano.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><EM> Also I checked the hammer rest rail height off
the keybed. I think the hammer rest rail was screwed up from the factory. In the
bass the rail is 1/8" lower than the way top treble off the
keybed. Even though I suspect that the keybed is warped, the felts between the
action brackets (there are 4 of them) and the bottom of the
hammer rest rail are all <U>different heights</U>! In the bass
the piece of felt is 1/4" less in height than the middle two felts and
the felt under the top treble end bracket is in between the two
sizes! All different! If I shim up the low ones will the weight of
the rail cause the rail to level over time?</EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM>The rail doesnt appear twtised or warped.</EM></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Ditto - see comment above.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><EM> Also, with the balance rail punchings all
pretty much the same heights (each key has a pink punching under the
felt punching), the keys gradually get <U>very</U> low towards the center
culminating in 1/4" lowness in the center 50 keys or so, yet the balance
rail is level. I know there is something wrong with the key levelling. Coud
the bed be warped? </EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Yes, among 1,748 other things.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><EM>What to do? </EM><EM>Unscrew the balance rail screws and shim? How can
I check for warping? What to compare the bed against and how? </EM></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Nothing. Don't worry about it. Just add whatever you need to
the center rail punchings to level the keys.</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><EM> The space between the jack and the butt is
different in each section of the piano. </EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Again, don't worry about it. Level the keys and adjust lost
motion. Get a good night sleep!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><EM>Does anyone know the specs on this piano for blow, key
dip and key height? This piano plays really okay, like new inside, good
wood tight action centers, hammers hardly grooved. It will be perfect
for some deserving beginner as soon as it is all worked out.
</EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Ummmmm, "perfect" might just be a tad optimistic.
;-)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><EM>Julia Gottshall</EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM>Reading, PA </EM></DIV></BODY></HTML>