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Mark, <br><br>
I can't help but respond to this. :-) You say...... <br><br>
At 11:15 AM 5/24/05, you wrote:<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">Good morning,<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">Using Mapes is IMHO the best
option. </font></blockquote><br>
Then you say....... <br><br>
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<font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">I recently sent off bass
strings from my 1928 Knabe/Ampico with a note indicating the serial
number and how many wound strings there are on the bass bridge and on the
treble bridge. Two weeks later, I received a perfectly replicated
set. Send the strings to Pianotek, and they will take care of the
rest.</font></blockquote><br>
Which one is it? Mapes or Pianotek????? Can't have both! :-) <br><br>
<font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">Avery <br>
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<font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">Greetings from (102 degree) Las
Vegas!<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">Mark S. Towne<br>
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<dd><font face="tahoma" size=2>-----Original Message-----<br>
<dd>From:</b> Donald Mannino
[<a href="mailto:donmannino@comcast.net" eudora="autourl">
mailto:donmannino@comcast.net</a>]<br>
<dd>Sent:</b> Monday, May 23, 2005 7:28 PM<br>
<dd>To:</b> Pianotech<br>
<dd>Subject:</b> Re: Baldwin model ID<br><br>
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<dd>Paul,<br><br>
<dd>A couple of suggestions:<br><br>
<dd>- You might try calling Mapes, as they are pretty good with
identifying the model from the information you provided. They can
often send strings on that basis.<br>
<dd>- I think I understand the desire to use the original scaling, as
that will allow you to buy individual replacement strings easily.
However, even if you get a custom set of strings for the piano, you could
easily buy individual replacements from the same maker.<br>
<dd>- You might contact Jim Arledge Strings and get his instructions for
making a rubbing pattern. He will make an excellent set of strings,
and can supply replacements when more break later.<br><br>
<dd>As I have implied above, the original scale will not likely prevent
string breakage. It may take some time, but string breaking
pianists will break more strings, no matter the scale. While you
are working on the piano, file the hammers to a good shape, and reduce
the pedal travel so that the dampers only just lift enough for proper
clearance. If the dampers spends a little more time on the strings,
you might reduce the breakage some.<br><br>
<dd>Don Mannino<br><br>
<dd>At 05:06 AM 5/23/2005, you wrote:<br>
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<dd>I need help identifying the model of a Baldwin grand, serial #26263
(built in 1915). It measures 6' 1 3/4" from back of rim to front of
keybed. There are 20 bass notes, with 3 wound unisons at the bottom of
the tenor section. Total number of wound string is 42. This piano is not
a reproducer. Someone at Baldwin customer service suggested it might be a
model "K". Does anyone know of other options? Is there a
specific way to confirm the model ? The piano was apparently rescaled and
restrung about 20 years ago and it gave good service until the choir
using it got a new accompanist. I need to be able to order a new set of
original design bass strings. I would appreciate any help with this
issue. Thanks.<br><br>
<dd>Paul Stephens<br>
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