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Thanks, both of you!

Hello, I have an 1890s Bluthner upright whose lock I'd like to get working again, so that my toddler and his little friends don't mess around with the piano without adult supervision. It's certainly not a valuable piano, but has great sentimental value to me as I learned on it myself. Taking the loc...

Thank you very much for your expert advice, Barrie.

How often would you recommend changing the paper strips?

And is spraying anything on the hammers/dampers definitely not to be recommended, even in moderation?

Many thanks,

Nick.

I have been given the chance to have my parents' Bluthner upright, which dates from the 1890s. It was the piano I learned on, and has great sentimental value to me, so I really would like to accept, especially as they don't want anything for it. So far, it's in good order inside and out, and plays w...