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I was called to service a 5' Young Chang grand piano ... the key =
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Based on this comment, checking the center =
pin
resistance of the flanges would be my first order of business along with
assuring that none of the parts in question or rubbing or binding =
against its
neighbor.</span></font></p>
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Julia,</span></font></p>
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Ditto
to Keith’s post.</span></font></p>
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flange-shank
centers on these pianos.</span></font></p>
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Protek
can work somewhat but reaming –repining is usually necessary =
usually to
all 88 of them.</span></font></p>
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Call
Phil Glenn @Y.C. .He may be able to help you and get the Mannino =
reamer
set from Schaff.</span></font></p>
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