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<DIV> Hi Denele</DIV>
<DIV> Remember me? U' of Ark piano sale?</DIV>
<DIV> Any way what a pain</DIV>
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<DIV> Establishing the height of the bass bridge is simple but you'll =
need
to repair the counter bearing height bar first.</DIV>
<DIV> . The bass strings usually sit approx. 3/8 inch higher than the
tenor wire so the counterbearing bar is probably that plus an amount taller =
if
it sit in a hole as do some. These are not difficult to make. Also the
difference in your hammer bore is the other clue. Pull strings from the hitc=
h to
the bearing bar at each hitch & tuning pin hole location Drill
accordingly</DIV>
<DIV> Once this is done pull a string from the counter bearing to =
the
hitch pins. Measures the gap/space between the string & bridge=
body at each end. Calculate this distance plus 2mm & this is y=
our
new bass bridge height. Cut maple fit & glue.</DIV>
<DIV> All is not lost. After the new cap is on stretch a line from each=
hitch pin to the appropriate tuning pin location. Scribe a light pencil line=
along side the string. Do this for each string. Draw parallel lines on the f=
ront
& back of the bridge cap 5/16th off each side. Now your bridge pin holes=
can
be drilled accurately. Put an awl mark at the intersection of lines as=
a
guide for your bit. Use the appropriate drill bit & drill the front hole=
s
leaning towards the bass ( about 18 degrees) & the back set the other wa=
y.
This will give enough stagger in the pins.</DIV>
<DIV> Bevel the edges. This may be a curved bridge but the procedure i=
s
the same.</DIV>
<DIV> Hope this helps. </DIV>
<DIV> Or fly me out & I'll fix it for you. Grin</DIV>
<DIV> Dale</DIV>
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size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2>We could use some help from anyone who =
might be
able to send us measurements for an old upright, Carlisle ser no. 47295 (mfg=
1904). UPS lost our shipment to Schaff, which contained the bass strin=
gs,
bass bridge cap, and bass bearing bar. We are most troubled trying to
establish the height of the bass bridge and the bearing bar. We would very m=
uch
appreciate anyone who could find a sister instrument and send us these cruci=
al
measurements!! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>PLEASE respond directly to my email since=
I can't
keep up with the whole pianotech list! Send to <A
title=mailto:dcampbell@sprynet.com
href="mailto:dcampbell@sprynet.com">dcampbell@sprynet.com</A></FONT></DI=
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Denele Campbell<BR>Pitts Piano Service
Inc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fayetteville
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