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<P><FONT size=3>I am rebuilding a Mason & Hamlin Model 50, serial number 83207, built circa 1978 with a strange stringing scale. I would like to know if I should restring it as it is marked on the plate, or as it was measured, or if it should be rescaled. If it should be rescaled - what is the best proceedure?.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=3>Wire size: Scale on plate: As Measured:</P>
<DIV><BR> 13 7 unisons 7 unisons</DIV>
<DIV> 13.5 4 4</DIV>
<DIV> 14 4 4</DIV>
<DIV> 14.5</FONT><FONT size=3> 4 4</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 15 4 4</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 15.5 8 8</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 16 8 8</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 17 10 10</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 17.5 8</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 18 8 </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> 17 3 16.5- 3</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>The piano has always been poor in terms of tuning stability. What do you think?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff size=3>Steve Grattan, Associate Member</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff size=3>Lost Chord Clinic</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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