<html> <body> Paul, A couple of suggestions: - 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. - 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. - 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. 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. Don Mannino At 05:06 AM 5/23/2005, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">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. Paul Stephens __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at <a href="http://isp.netscape.com/register" eudora="autourl"> http://isp.netscape.com/register</a> Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at <a href="http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp" eudora="autourl"> http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp</a> _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: <a href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora="autourl"> https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a></blockquote> </body> </html>