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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Alan,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would think that the LOOSE pinning
would accelerate the wear of the back checks.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Joe Goss RPT<BR>Mother Goose Tools<BR><A
href="mailto:imatunr@srvinet.com">imatunr@srvinet.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.mothergoosetools.com">www.mothergoosetools.com</A></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=pianotuner@embarqmail.com
href="mailto:pianotuner@embarqmail.com">Alan Barnard</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 26, 2007 11:46
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Killer Tails</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>One piano, three questions, please ....<BR><BR>Piano:
Hyundai G-82 5'9" grand, just under 10 years old<BR><BR>Problem One:
Backcheck buckskin (?) worn, torn, shredded.<BR>Suspect: Hammer
tails have are intentionally grooved for "grip" but I think
this has abraded the bc's.<BR>Proposed Treatment: Sand hammer tails
smooth, which will also make the tails curve in more (smaller radius at the
tail ends) and, maybe cove them, too. <BR>Advice Sought: Any comments
(suggestions, warnings, threats) from the incredible pool of talent and
experience out there? <BR><BR>Problem Two: Bad regulation (infinite hammer
swings, for example) and serious voicing issues (lack of or inconsistent
sustain, "pinched" notes, etc.)<BR>Suspect: Less than premium piano +
minimal factory prep + zero store prep + 10 years of playing =
Disappointing case of ookiness<BR>Proposed Treatment: Full reg and
voicing<BR>Advice Sought: Any comments, especially from people who know the
brand, would be greatly appreciated. I have very limited voicing experience,
but presume these pianos are the typical Asian boulders.<BR><BR>Also, also,
also ... How and where can I go to find out if the backcheck problem is
under a warranty. The dealer is not in business in St. Louis any more and the
outfit specializes (and pushes) electronic pianos. I found this number for
Hyundai's American distributor 1-914-353-3520 in New York -- but the number is
no longer good (never a good sign). Anybody know?<BR><BR>Alan
Barnard<BR>Salem, MO<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>