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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
[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> pianotech@ptg.org<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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