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  • 1.  Nice piece by Arizona State University on piano tech Rick Florence

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-27-2022 14:14
    Nice feature by Arizona State University on CAUT piano technician Rick Florence.

    https://news.asu.edu/20220325-creativity-asu-keeps-pianos-peak-condition-student-performers

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    John Minor
    The Piano Shop Inc
    Champaign IL
    thepianoshopcu@gmail.com
    www.thepianoshopcu.com
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  • 2.  RE: Nice piece by Arizona State University on piano tech Rick Florence

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-28-2022 11:03
    Like many articles, they got MOST of it right.  I really wish they had used the word "incorporated" instead of "developed" when mentioning the balancing.  They also chose to leave out my mention of attending seminars and manufacturer training.  Truth is, we have developed procedures for piano service largely based on years of exchanging ideas and learning from others. I was relieved they kept the credit to David Stanwood and Robert Springer.  That being said, I am grateful for the recognition of service to the school.

    The background to the article was the work I did on the Lennon Steinway donation.  Although there was plenty of potential in the piano, the action was severely limiting.  When they wanted to do a video story on the donation, I told them they needed to wait, as I had removed the action for service and balancing.  They were intrigued and wanted to include that in the story.

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    Rick Florence
    Gilbert AZ
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  • 3.  RE: Nice piece by Arizona State University on piano tech Rick Florence

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-28-2022 18:12

    Great article Rick!

    I LOVE your hammer holding jiggy there.

    (Found in the photo where you're weighing the hammers off.)

    Can I steal the idea??

    :}

    Michelle



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    Michelle Stranges
    Western Washington University
    Bellingham, WA
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  • 4.  RE: Nice piece by Arizona State University on piano tech Rick Florence

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-28-2022 19:05
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    Michelle,

    You are welcome to use the idea, although my credit here is hiring great people.  In this case, Robert Springer, mentioned in the article as a past student worker, built these for us.  The bottom of the jig is a whippen holder.  I've attached a pic.

    Best,  Rick

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    Rick Florence
    Gilbert AZ
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