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I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

  • 1.  I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 05-25-2024 19:27
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  • 2.  RE: I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 05-25-2024 23:09
    This piano needs to be completely re-strung, with the plate removed and refinished and the soundboard refinished. No short cuts will solve the smell problem. 

    Wim



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  • 3.  RE: I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 05-26-2024 00:21

    And there is no sense in doing any of this work if the cat is not removed from the premises!




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  • 4.  RE: I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 05-26-2024 10:29

    Removed from more than just the premises...

    Have the owners list their sense of smell? I imagine the entire house is a stink pot.

    Peter Grey Piano Doctor 



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    Peter Grey
    Stratham NH
    (603) 686-2395
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  • 5.  RE: I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Posted 05-26-2024 11:33
    Hi,

    Remove the premises from the premises....

    Hopefully the problem is contained to the "piano".

    Happy Sunday!

    Horace




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  • 6.  RE: I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 05-26-2024 12:35

    Have you tried Pooph?



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    Parker Leigh RPT
    Winchester VA
    (540) 722-3865
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  • 7.  RE: I looked at a Schafer and Sons grand piano yesterday to see what could be done to eliminate the horrible smell caused by a cat repeatedly peeing on the bass strings multiple times. There is corrosion on bass strings in the bass and tenor sections where...

    Member
    Posted 06-01-2024 15:20

    I believe that Cory has a product for this use as well as a smoke smell eliminator.

    You may want to try spraying rubbing alcohol in a test area.  The contaminated strings are toast. Be sure to measure them using the string measurement protocol

    Often time pet owners get so used to the smell they live with it. No grand should be left open when the room is unattended. once they mark their turf they will return. You should also check the pedal box and pedals as well as the casters. 



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    James Kelly
    Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
    Pawleys Island SC
    (843) 325-4357
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