<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=us-ascii"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2627" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV>Hi Avery,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I can clarify...I sent my strings to Pianotek.  They were then replicated = by Mapes, who them sent them directly to me.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Sorry for the con fusion...mea culpa.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Mark S. Towne</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left>-----Original Message----- From: Avery Todd [mailto:avery1@houston.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 = 2:41 PM To: Pianotech Subject: RE: Baldwin model ID </DIV>Mark, I can't help but respond to this. = :-) You say...... At 11:15 AM 5/24/05, you wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite">Good morning,   Using Mapes is IMHO the best option.  = </BLOCKQUOTE> Then you say....... <BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite">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.</BLOCKQUOTE> Which one is it? = Mapes or Pianotek????? Can't have both! :-) Avery <BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite"> Greetings from (102 degree) Las Vegas!   Mark S. Towne <DL> <DD>-----Original Message----- <DD>From: Donald Mannino [<A = href="mailto:donmannino@comcast.net" eudora="autourl"> mailto:donmannino@comcast.net</A>] <DD>Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 7:28 PM <DD>To: Pianotech <DD>Subject: Re: Baldwin model ID <DD>Paul, <DD>A couple of suggestions: <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. <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. <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. <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. <DD>Don Mannino <DD>At 05:06 AM 5/23/2005, you wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE class=cite cite="" type="cite"> <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. <DD>Paul Stephens = <DD>__________________________________________________________________<BR= > <DD>Switch to Netscape Internet Service. <DD>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> <DD>Netscape. Just the Net You Need. <DD>New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer <DD>Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. <DD>Download now at <A href="http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp" = eudora="autourl">http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp</A>= <DD>_______________________________________________ <DD>pianotech list info: <A href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" = eudora="autourl">https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</A></DD>= </BLOCKQUOTE></DD></DL></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>