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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I also think this is a good candidate for CA
treatment. I've done several dozen pinblocks this way and only one had a
less than anticipated outcome even though it was better than before. You
didn't state whether this is an upright or grand. If it an upright, you
will have to turn it on it's back to treat it. Be sure to cover the floor
with a plastic drop cloth because sometimes the CA glue will come out in
unexpected places. On a grand, remove the action and cover the key-bed
with plastic. (don't ask me why I give you this advice, it's an
embarrassing story.) I've had many happy customers who appreciate getting
a few more good years out of their old pianos. If the piano doesn't
warrant a new pin-block, this is a good alternative.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=hoppsmusic@hotmail.com href="mailto:hoppsmusic@hotmail.com">Steven
Hopp</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> Wednesday, July 11, 2007 7:52
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Toyo Pianos</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE><FONT size=3>Hello, I have a client who has a piano
manufactured by Toyo in Japan. I have done some research and think they
are handled by Bohemia now in Czech Republic. The piano is 40 years old
and has not had ANYTHING done to it in about 41 years or at least since it was
built.<IMG height=19 src="http://graphics.hotmail.com/i.p.emdgust.gif"
width=19> The action is in good shape and all around it is a very nice
piano. However, the pin block is pretty bad. I don't have a torque
wrench but it is bad. My question is this: My client has huge
sentimental feelings toward this piano. She wants it fixed. When I
told her it could cost as much as $2000.00 she said fine. I have not
tried anything yet. I dont think driving pins will help and I don't want
to go to the labor of pin tightner (which will probably do nothing in this
case) and I am not sure if just larger pins and restringing will work. I
have never restrung a piano and am probably in over my head but would like the
challenge this presents. (I work with a piano store and I know I have
some expreienced help suggestions wise. The owner has said that he would
help me even replace this instrument with something comparable if I should
really screw it up. I know I can not replace the sentimental value but I
have made my client aware that there is NO GUARANTEE!!!) Should I tackle
this job or should I high tail it and run? I appreciate any and all
responses, suggestions, and experiences good and bad. Thanks to
all.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE><FONT size=3>Steven</FONT></DIV></DIV><BR clear=all>
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