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  • 1.  Cracked beam.

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted an hour ago
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    Good day gentle fellow techs. A customer of mine has been offered this 100 year old Baldwin grand for free. Overall the piano look quite nice. I've only seen pictures so far. Without editorials about Baldwins or age, what are your thoughts about this cracked support post under the left side of the piano and bolted to the plate support nearest the bass strings.
    My partner suggested the beam may have cupped and forced the the side piece to split.
    The current owner claims in his 50 years of owning the piano, it has never been tuned. As someone who appreciates older pianos, my newest piano currently is 1915, the oldest 1900. I would like to help him save this old Baldwin if its possible.
    I welcome your constructive thoughts

    Edward Mastin RPT
    RPT
    Syracuse NY
    (315) 422-1291
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