If you use a standard labor calc, and don't include all the collateral processes, especially in a Bechstein, but in my opinion, with any process or any piano, you will be taking this on as unpaid life's work.
To remove the whips, you need to remove the stickers from the key pivots...no capstans. This takes time, and you may break something, as a first timer, second timer or 10th timer. Then after you safely extract the whips, and do your repair, you will have to re-install the stickers...more time. Then comes the fun part. You then get to adjust the hammer line...which is, by the sound of it, way out of regulation. Adjusting the hammer line the first time, on a Bechstein is an 8 hour exercise. I have gotten it down to an amazing whirlwind of 2.5 hrs, but first time you may well be pushed to your frustration limit. You need a special tool (jurgen has it), so that gets added to the bill.
Bechsteins, because they are so hard to deal with, are mostly way out of regulation and not serviced regularly or at all. Beware...this is only the tip of the iceberg. It probably needs an entire action restoration.
The only way I do anything on Bechsteins, which I have successfully completely restored, is to charge the appropriate Bechstein up-charge of budget estimate, times two, times two again. Proceed with vigilance. I probably will never restore one of these again.
They are amazing actions when in good condition and well regulated, but go in with eyes wide open.
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Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-18-2018 07:15
From: Terrence Farrell
Subject: Bechstein Jack Spring Cord Replacement
Joe Garrett in his "G Piano Works" labor guide suggests 8 hours for a set.
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Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
Brandon, Florida
terry@farrellpiano.com
813-684-3505
Original Message:
Sent: 11-17-2018 19:23
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Bechstein Jack Spring Cord Replacement
Yesterday I came to a Bechstein that had many "sticking keys." After fixing what I could I realized the jack spring cords had broken on some notes, and that was the cause of the problem. Any idea how long the job would take if we decide that all (or the majority of) the cords need replacement?
Also, any tips for that job, from those of you who've done it before?
Thank you,
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Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
BenPianoPro@comcast.net
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