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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=750270101-07072006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>It is unfretted. It has zither pins, but the owner
said the strings were "phosphor bronze" </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=750270101-07072006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Some of the keys are sticking. It appears they are
rubbing against one another close to the balance rail. I think a little
sandpaper will take care of that. Thanks for the
advise.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=750270101-07072006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Joey</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B>
pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>ed440@mindspring.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 06, 2006 7:48
PM<BR><B>To:</B> Pianotech List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
Clavichord<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><BR><BR>Well, you may need to know a lot, because there are a lot of
different kinds of clavichords.</DIV>
<DIV>Unfretted, double-fretted and triple-fretted? If it's double or
triple fretted you need to know what temperament it's fretted for. If it
has wrought iron tuning pins you need to know how to tie a string onto a wrought
iron pin, and you need to know how to select the right gauge string and make a
loop. </DIV>
<DIV>If it is a rough and tumble kit repro with iron strings and zither pins, go
for it. If it is a fine hand made instrument that is not the place to
start learning.</DIV>
<DIV>If it is a kit, it once had an instruction book, or perhaps the maker
included a manual. </DIV>
<DIV>I don't know of an "introduction to clavichord care and feeding"
book.</DIV>
<DIV>Ed Sutton<BR></DIV>
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Message----- <BR>From: Joey Recker <RECKERJ@AFO.NET><BR>Sent: Jul 6, 2006 5:31
PM <BR>To: 'Pianotech List' <PIANOTECH@PTG.ORG><BR>Subject: Clavichord
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<DIV><SPAN class=421102921-06072006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
just finished tuning a Chickering Grand for a customer and when I finished he
invited me into the next room to have a look at his Clavichord. It's a
modern-built reproduction. I opened the top and examined it and it needs
some strings replaced (he has the strings). Then it needs to be tuned.
(He has the T-handle).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=421102921-06072006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I've
never tuned such a creature. He understands that it would be a learning
experience for me. What do I need to know before I tackle such an
instrument?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421102921-06072006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Joey
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