"Tuned" a Wurlitzer studio yesterday. It had been "taken care of for years" by a piano tooner, who was known for poor work. He is in failing health, so they called me.<div><br></div><div>Of the 48 bass strings, only 11 were originals. All the rest were universals, and many obviously the wrong size. I'm guessing none of them were ever measured with a micrometer. (Can you imagine how it sounded?)</div>
<div><br></div><div>Look at the nice bass string replacement in the attached photo (Image018.jpg).</div><div><br></div><div>There was also another weird "repair." Two big blocks of hammer felt and one 5/8" dowel were shoved between the back posts and the ribs of the soundboard. I'm assuming an attempt to introduce crown. ??? I didn't get a picture of that because of poor light, and only having my cell phone camera. I just left that alone because I didn't want to deal with any unforeseen hassle that might ensue upon removal, and because the piano is toast anyway. (Loose tuning pins, needs hammer flange repinning, worn hammers, etc.)</div>
<div><br></div><div>Also attached is a photo (of a different piano) that I snapped some time ago. (Image011.jpg)<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>JF
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