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ticktock19852004

Hello! I have been playing for 16 years. Yet, i still have the same problem (not being able to reach all keys in a chord). If i'm playing a chord with a 7th i usually have to just leave the 7th out and play the basic chord. Most of the time this does not affect the sound of the music greatly. I hate...

ticktock19852004

thanks!

ticktock19852004

Hello! This is a Jansen piano with a lowrey organ inside. The body of the piano is unusually deep to accomodate the organ. The organ part is situated in front of the strings and fills all of the lower part of the piano. I think we have come across a very unusual find here. Could you tell me the age ...

ticktock19852004

Hello! I have a very unique piano. It is an accoustic spinet piano (Hanssen) with a Lowrey organ factory installed. Piano/organ combo. Here is the serial number: 128224. Can anyone tell me how old this piano/organ combo is, and/or some more information on it? thanks

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I loved your performances. Very nice indeed. Is it me or did the Turkish March seem a bit clumbsy? I may be wrong. In any event, i must say BRAVO!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

The restoration of my old upright piano is nearing an end. I would just like to thank everyone here at the forum for all their help and suggestions. My piano now plays and sounds like new! Couldn't be happier!

Thanks
i think i'll have another margarita now

ticktock19852004

what? Am i missing something here?

ticktock19852004

I'm laughing my behind off while holding a margarita.
Cheers?

ticktock19852004

LOL

ticktock19852004

Hello!

LOL, A very merry Christmas to all. My piano bench actually has a harness and a miniature parachute!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I would talk to www.countrypiano.com. They do extensive resotrations on all player pianos. I'm sure they would be of much assistance.

Thanks!

ticktock19852004

Hello! I visited the local antique shop today. I came across a very ornate spinet piano. This one doubles as a piano and a organ. Lift the lid up and its a real piano, but all the electronics for the organ part is located underneath the lid. Has anyone ever seen a combination piano like this???? I f...

ticktock19852004

oh, for the cabinet, i would try Murphy's Oil Soap.

ticktock19852004

Hello! If the keys are yellowish, they are probably ivory. There is no practical way to remove the "yellow", except for replacing the key tops. If they are not ivory; mild soap and a damp rag should take care of them. DON'T USE TOO MUCH WATER. Yes, felts are generally easy to install. The ...

ticktock19852004

ok, thanks so much!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I should add something. The problem started before the air conditioning went out. The temperature changes certainly did exaggerate the problem.

Thanks!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

yes, it is the screws that attach the flange to the rail. Nope, no saunas around LOL. The hammers have just been re-surfaced, maybe that is the problem?? The temperature in the house has fluctuated quiet a bit as my air conditioner broke down and has been repaired.

Thanks!

ticktock19852004

very good, thank you! I was wondering could you send me any pictures of the one you have?

Thanks again

p.s. in fixing a couple keys on mine, i soon found out they are very fussy organs.

ticktock19852004

Hello! I have a Lester 1915 upright piano. I have all the internal components completely restored. The only problem is, the screws that hold the hammer flanges securely become loose in a week's time. Sometimes to the point of the key not working. What could be causing this? Its getting redundant tig...

ticktock19852004

http://www.balaams-ass.com/piano/keydown.htm

This web site carries and sells these repair sleeves.

Thaks!

ticktock19852004

Thanks for the advice!

ticktock19852004

There are metal sleeves available to fix this problem properly.

Thanks!
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ticktock19852004

Hello!

In the midst of restoring my 1915 Lester upright, i was wondering; what could i use to shine up the pressure bar and the action brackets?

thanks!
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ticktock19852004

Thanks! I really appreciate all the help!

ticktock19852004

LOL, didn't mean to start such a war of oppinions here. LOL

ticktock19852004

LOL, isn't strange how one can find a multitude of objects inside a piano. I have to say buzzes in a piano is one of the most frustrating problems, one can go insane trying to find the source of it. As i mentioned earlier, shimming a soundboard is extremely expensive. If it done on a "home"...

ticktock19852004

Hello! I have another piano that i would like to get the approximate age of. The serial number is: 66128. It is a Lester Cabinet Grand made in Lester Philidelphia. Thanks!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I have an old pump organ. The brand is "The Lakeside", made in Chicago Illiois. I have done exhaustive hours of research and have found nothing. Does anyone know anything about this organ, or have seen one with the same brand name?

Thanks
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ticktock19852004

ok, thank you very much!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I have a Wurlitzer Spinet piano. The Serial number is 328825. Could anyone tell me approximately what year it was made?

Thanks!
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Hello! I would like to discuss cracks in sound boards, as i think there are a lot of mis-understandings with this issue. My first piano was a pre-owned piano that i bought from a local dealer. A few months after sitting in my home it developed a audible buzz. I called the dealer and explained the si...

ticktock19852004

Thanks! Good to know.

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I have adjusted some of the spoons today. It has made a considerable difference, I now have the out-ringing to a "normal" level. I'm so appreciative to have solved such an annoying problem!

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ticktock19852004

ok, thank you very much!

ticktock19852004

Hello! I was wondering, could you post a picture of the piano somewhere? Especially pictures of the tunning arrangement. I know of a very unique and rare tunning arrangement that might baffle someone that has never encountered it before.

Thanks!
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ticktock19852004

Hello!

Please keep in mind; banging on the keys may cause the piano to drop out of tune sooner, or result in an undesirable repair bill.

Thanks!

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ticktock19852004

I am going to sound a bit nieve, but i'm going to ask the question anyways. The strip of metal that is at the top of the strings in an upright piano, just below the tunning pins; what is it called? What is its function? thanks!

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I have read on some sites, that in order to re-string a piano and re-bronze the harp you must first remove the old strings in a specific pattern, as not to crack the harp. Is this true?

Thanks!
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ticktock19852004

Hello again! Thanks for the advice! I have already leveled the keys, minized lost motion and corrected the blow. I will try adjusting the spoons. Thanks again!

ticktock19852004

yes, underdamper.

ticktock19852004

yes, it is an upright piano. Made in the mid 1800's. Underdamped

ticktock19852004

The felts are brand new and are all soft as should be. It seems like no matter how much i bring the dampers forward (even to the point of not lifting off the strings at all) does not help. How would i adjust the spoons? Thanks!

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ticktock19852004

LOL, thanks for the oppinions. I must admit this piano does have a harsh sound to it. I just assumed it needed a voicing.

ticktock19852004

yes, i agree. Wurlitzer organs are decent. Though i'm more of a pianist than an organist.

ticktock19852004

Hello!

I am planning on selling my Wurlitzer spinet piano. Before i do, i would like to get oppinions about them. What do people think of their quality and sound?

Thanks!

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ticktock19852004

no calls? That is surprising to me. I have played some ludwig pianos. If they are well maintained, in my oppinion, they have a very nice sound. The company also produced very very beautiful cabinets.

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ticktock19852004

WOW, simply amazing.

ticktock19852004

Hello! I am new to this forum and look forward to learning new things. I am in the middle of restoring a Lester Cabinet Grand piano. I bought and installed a new set of dampers due to buzzing. For the two upper sections i used the flat block style dampers. Well, there is a terrible over ring. I've a...

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