I think you should plan on rebuilding the thing in the not too distant future. (At the very least full restringing and dampers).
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Sent: 12-14-2023 22:24
From: Cecil Snyder
Subject: Grotrian Grand piano model 275
I service one of these at a local venue. One thing to keep in mind is that they have an open field in the tuning pin area and as a consequence when you need to raise pitch, even a couple cents, you will have to overshoot more than you're used to. That being said, they're quite stable. They have substantial double-wheeled brass casters that move across the stage quite easily, however the legs don't have leg-plates, just a large dowel sticking up into the keybed, secured by a bolt on either side. About a decade ago the stage crew managed to splinter one of these dowels. Fortunately it was one of the front legs so the pedal lyre caught it before the nine-footer did a nose dive onto the stage. Fortunately also it was in the aftermath of show, not in the midst of setting up. I had to turn the instrument upside down (with the help of the crew) and with the aid of a jig, route out a hole for a new dowel in both leg and keybed, one of those odd-ball jobs that you face with as much trepidation going in as you do satisfaction looking back.
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Cecil Snyder RPT
Torrance CA
(310) 542-7108
Original Message:
Sent: 12-14-2023 01:39
From: David Trasoff
Subject: Grotrian Grand piano model 275
I was fortunate to be apprenticing in the mid 1970s with the technician who operated one of the only two or three shops that imported Grotrian at that time - Leonard Jared of the J.B Company in San Rafael, California. He imported two or three Grotrian concert grands in the mid-1970s while I was with him. I can tell you that as new instruments they were clearly just about the finest piano in the world. Fantastic sound and design. The crates they were shipped in were of better workmanship than most houses in California. I very much recall that after being air shipped, moved and set up the Grotrian 275 came out of the crate in almost perfect regulation and tuning. Of course the piano is now over 45 years old, but if it was well maintained it should still be a great instrument.
Original Message:
Sent: 12/13/2023 12:49:00 PM
From: Daniel Alberts
Subject: Grotrian Grand piano model 275
An alumnus has offered our university a 1977 Grotrian grand piano model 275. While very grateful of the alumnus offer, obviously there will be moving costs and placement concerns should it come to fruition so I want to begin my research to determine if this might be a valid endeavor for both the alumnus and our university. I've been in this business a long time; however, I have never had the opportunity of servicing such an instrument. I have read a few older articles posted on the PTG site about this model piano but inquiring to see if anyone might have any current experience, information, knowledge, or input that they might contribute that could be helpful? The piano is currently located about 5 hours away from our location and I am considering making a trip for a first hand evaluation. Before making that decision, I am hoping to obtain as much general and specific information as possible with regard to the Grotrian grand piano model 275. Thanking you in advance for any input.
Sincerely,
Daniel Alberts
RPT, Pittsburgh, PA
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Daniel Alberts RPT
Connellsville PA
(724) 628-4298
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