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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I understand Yamaha will sell a
prehung set of hammers</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>shanks and flanges for a C7. Unscrew the old, screw
in the</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>new, regulate, voice. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Is it worth doing it this way
relative to cost. I heard</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yamaha recently really increased prices for these
parts.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>What is the approx. cost(parts) of a set like this,
and is this </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>the best way to go. </FONT></DIV>
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Thank You</FONT></DIV>
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Dave Renaud</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=fandrich@pianobuilders.com
href="mailto:fandrich@pianobuilders.com">Delwin D Fandrich</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:43
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Samick Lyre & Pedal
Box</DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</A>
[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Farrell<BR><B>Sent:</B>
February 22, 2007 1:52 PM<BR><B>To:</B> <A
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A><BR><B>Subject:</B>
Samick Lyre & Pedal Box<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Anyone out there know what size allen wrench is
required for a Samick Lyre? It is a model SIG-50 and serial # GJL0181. I
looked in Pierce (1998 edition), and such a serial number is not listed, so
I don't know what year the piano is. Lady said it was new in
2001.</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=343195400-23022007><FONT face=Arial>Don't know about
2001, but the pianos we have use a 9.5 mm allen wrench. To save you the math,
that's 9.5 x 25.4 = 0.374" and that is really, really close to 3/8" (0.375").
So, pop down to your favorite hardware store and buy yourself a 3/8" drive
socket with a 3/8" allen insert and have at it.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=343195400-23022007><FONT face=Arial>That's the good
news. Now, for the not so good news....</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=343195400-23022007><FONT face=Arial>We have two new
Samick-built pianos on the floor. The cheapest of them (built in Indonesia)
has a nice iron block with a groove running down it into which there is a
piece of rather crappy felt liberally coated with graphite which is specially
designed to instantly glaze over and cause the pedals to stick. This system is
easily repaired with some better felt and a bit of Teflon.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=343195400-23022007><FONT face=Arial>The system I just
tried to fix today is a whole other matter. Stamped metal and flimsy plastic
bushings reminding me of the worst Aeolian ever had to offer. If it's one of
these systems -- good luck. They are not designed to be repaired. At least not
easily.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=343195400-23022007><FONT
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