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Piano spare parts shops

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City: Bologna

August 18, 2013, 16:17

I recently came across your forum and I'm taking advantage of it.

My name is Michelangelo Silvestri, I am 67 years old and I live in Bologna.

I have always been an amateur pianist; I own a 1939 Petrof, and at the moment I am studying Chopin's Sonata op.58.

In recent days, I decided to replace the hammers, including the shanks and repetitions, because the keyboard was very heavy and uneven and the sound was excessively bright. I entrusted the work to a technician in Casalecchio (Bologna) who should complete the job in a few days; I hope all goes well, but I have some doubts...

A few questions:

1) Are there any piano spare parts shops in my area?

2) I followed Maestro Paolo Ferrarelli's beautiful tutorial and I do not know (ignorance?, amnesia?) the piece he plays before the introduction.

Thank you and compliments!

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City: milano

August 18, 2013, 21:21

http://howardpianoindustries.com/

I bought some stuff from them and they are very competitive both in terms of price and materials, think about it and it's the only online shop where I found synthetic ivory keys..... I know others if you want

http://howardpianoindustries.com/

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Posts: 69
City: milano

August 18, 2013, 21:23

http://www.piatino.com/ricambi

Here too

http://www.piatino.com/ricambi

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Posts: 69
City: milano

August 18, 2013, 21:24

http://www.ftppianoforti.com/catalogo

And here

http://www.ftppianoforti.com/catalogo

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August 18, 2013, 23:49

I see that the instructions have already arrived. The piece I am playing is probably the end of Chopin's Nocturne Op. 27 No. 2 in D-flat.....

Davehammerklavier

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August 22, 2013, 15:36

Piatino Pianoforti is the current Renner dealer. A company I recommend for their professionalism and availability towards the customer.

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City: Bologna

August 26, 2013, 07:02

Thank you all for the answers.

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City: Lucca

September 18, 2013, 15:50

I also found myself very satisfied with

www.affleckpianotuning.com

As for hammers, it is much more convenient, unless you are looking at Chinese material, to contact ABEL directly.

You will be answered personally by Norbert Abel, a very kind person.

In addition to sales, they also do repairs and replacements.

I am also evaluating whether to redo the felts or change everything: hammer, shank, roller, and tuning pins....

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Posts: 32
City: Bologna

September 18, 2013, 16:04

Salani in Cento (Fe) is very competent... he will be able to procure all the spare parts you want!

Among other things, the largest piano showroom in the area... believe me!

Davehammerklavier

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September 19, 2013, 09:26

Abel components, such as shanks, knockers, and rollers, are surprisingly of poor quality.

Abroad they call them "Junks". As for hammers, de gustibus...

Renner is the only company left standing that offers quality piano components.

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