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<body>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 /></body>
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