Paul -
This is a good short-term solution, but your thinking is a bit skewed. Depending upon how often you might feel 'compelled' to move the piano, your real-world options would be:
- hire a mover
- get Jansen transporter (as per Floyd's suggestion)
- obtain a hydraulic lift table (modified) - Steinway and Julliard were using these years ago
- or this:
Pianolift 2It makes no sense to move the piano onto a standard truck for the purpose of moving to other venue, as you'd have to deal with getting the casters off and piano onto truck, which, of course, would have to be the one designed for short legs.
Best solution: Just Say NO!
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David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-18-2019 09:32
From: Paul Williams
Subject: New Steinway D casters
I spoke to the head piano prof yesterday and also the Dean. For now we will leave it on the brass casters, but have a truck available in case we have some guest artist who likes it best, but playing in another of our 3 venues which would be very rare.
I've heard that the sound is better when not on a piano truck. Plus, I think they're ugly!
Thanks for all the input!
Have a great weekend. Stay warm.
Paul
Original Message------
Paul,
Another thing to consider is that the brass will transmit vibrational energy better (the piano's first contact with anything other than itself is the floor,) and rubber casters will absorb more of this energy. Depending on the acoustic design of your hall, you should certainly consider leaving the brass casters in place.
Joe Wiencek