Hammer felt replacement
Hello, I am replacing the felt and the hammer cloth on the hammers of my upright piano Regarding the direction of the felt, it should be smooth when the jack pushes upwards and obviously rou...
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Replacing copper strings
Hello, I own an upright piano in which some copper strings have become "dead," and the tuner also confirmed this to me Would it be worth replacing them? I wouldn't want the sonic difference...
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1903 Bechstein Grand Piano
Dear friends, I would like to discuss a bit about one piano brand in particular, Bechstein. The main reason is that, where I go to school, as many of you know, there is a 1903 Bechstein conc...
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Piano serial number
Hi, is it normal that the piano serial number written on the frame is different from the serial number written under the outer silhouette of the instrument?
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pianoexpert
Instructions for restoring a Ritmüller upright piano
Good evening, I own a German upright piano of the Ritmüller brand, 130 cm tall, purchased as a refurbished used instrument in the early '90s. Since then, the piano has never required major m...
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francescochopin90
total restoration G2 43 years well kept
Hello everyone, I have recently joined. In the meantime, thanks to the administrators for the quality of the forum and the videos. They have been very useful to me despite having played this...
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pianoexpert
graphite and teflon micropowder
I apologize for my question which does not concern the piano, but every search leads here. To facilitate movement between wood and metal, is it better to use graphite or teflon micropowder?...
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pianoexpert
Repetition Action - Bechstein
Good morning, I consider myself a novice in the world of piano construction, but the curiosity to discover how they are made internally has always fascinated me. It's incredible how new deta...
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"Chubby" music stand
There are pianos with somewhat thick music rests, and when the lid is closed, the black keys end up being pressed (as in the attached photo). Does this affect the "health" of the keys and th...
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Damper felt replacement
Good morning, I need to change the dampers' felts; the wooden part is 9.7mm Since 8mm or 10mm felts are available, is it recommended to take slightly narrower felts? Which of the two would w...
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Damaged pedal
Hello, while playing the upright piano and depressing the right pedal, the protective varnish was slightly scraped off as can be seen from the photo. What should I do to restore it? Thank yo...
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Particular keyboard frame
Hello and happy holidays to everyone, I am writing because I noticed something peculiar in the piano I have: as you can see in the attached photos, the keyboard frame has a horizontal bar th...
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Mollettone hammer rail
Good morning! I am Nicola, and I am restoring an upright piano by FIP, Fabbrica Italiana Pianoforti. On the action group, I have changed almost everything: the kasimir, springs, hammers, ski...
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pianoexpert
August Forster baby grand piano
Hello, I inherited a baby grand August Forster piano from a distant relative that needs some repairs: a couple of keys do not sound (they stay down) and the ivory coverings of some keys have...
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pianoexpert
Upright piano bass string breakage
Hello, I am the owner of a Chinese "Nieer" upright piano; after all the years that I have owned it and after all the problems that have arisen, I have decided to restore it. But a problem ha...
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pianoexpert
Technical advice
Good morning. I was given this Steinert piano; I have noticed that I find it harder to play because the action does not have a fluid movement; when pressing the key softly, it doesn't reach...
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pianoexpert
cashmere replacement
Good evening, I intend to replace the felt of the wrest hammers as they are very worn; can you explain to me how the old felt should be removed? Many thanks to all.
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Krauss 182 Quotation
Hello to all the friends of the forum, I am writing to ask for advice on the valuation of a Krauss mod. 182. I am in negotiations with a private individual; however, I have not yet seen it i...
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Shaving and voicing of hammers
Hello, I hope someone can help me because I am very anxious. I purchased a 1985 Kawai grand piano. When I tried it (and I took the time to go and try it several times since I had already had...
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Gerbstädt
Good morning, I am looking for information about this upright piano. H 1.30 m when the key lid is opened, the following text can be seen: GERBSTADT LUDWIG WETTERHAHN ENFURT FLUGEL*PIANINOS*H...
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pianoexpert
Grand piano
Good evening and thank you for joining. I am Diana, very passionate about pianos. I need some advice. In a shop, I saw a grand piano brand H. Kohl Hamburg. Looking at it, it is new both in t...
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Function of the leather gasket on the felt pads in vertical upright pianos
Hello, I noticed that on my old upright piano the felt of the hammer heads in the middle register notes is very worn and in some cases totally worn out, while the part where the escapement a...
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pianoexpert
Abel on Steinway B 211
As Anglo-Saxon jurists would say, "Habeas Corpus"... How does it seem to you?
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francescochopin90
Refurbished Yamahas
Hello everyone, what do you think about refurbished Yamaha uprights? Today I tried some at a well-known dealer, and they didn't thrill me... From an "expressive" point of view, they present...
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francescochopin90
Technical advice
Hello everyone, I am Elio and I have just registered for the forum. I am writing to ask for advice on the valuation of this beautiful and almost unique (to me, obviously) 6-pedal piano, copp...
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