Pianotech

  • 1.  PianoDisc removal

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 10 days ago

    Greetings all,

    A customer would like me to remove a PianoDisc system from his grand. Removal of most of the stuff under there seems simple, but I'm wondering about the mechanics. Anything I need to consider? Can I simply unscrew that as well without worrying about any change in the regular piano functionality?

    thanks!



    ------------------------------
    Scott Cole, RPT
    rvpianotuner.com
    Talent, OR
    (541-601-9033
    ------------------------------


  • 2.  RE: PianoDisc removal

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 10 days ago

    I just did my first PianoDisc removal on a Steinway D.  Make sure to have a plethora of bit tips for your electric driver.  The system I removed had a multitude of various types of screw heads, so I was constantly changing bits.

    Most of the removal is pretty much straightforward.  Are you going to return the pedal mechanism to it's original set up?  If so, approach your local PianoDisc installer and ask them for a few sets of pedal levers. They usually have oodles laying around from past removals.  Those levers are unique to each manufacturer, so keep that in mind.

     

    Waste removal- plan bring waste removal boxes/cans.

     

     

    Tom Servinsky 

    Registered Piano Technician

    Concert Artist Piano Technician

    Conductor Emeritus-Treasure Coast Youth Symphony

    Conductor Emeritus- Academy Orchestra

    Jazz Pianist for events

    Retired Clarinetist- Atlantic Classical Orchestra

    tompiano@tomservinsky.com

    772 221 1011 office

    772 260 7110 cell

     




    Original Message


  • 3.  RE: PianoDisc removal

    Member
    Posted 10 days ago
    The damper and sostenuto trapwork levers may have been removed or modified. You will probably have to rebuild or replace the trapwork systems. Of course there will be a slot cut in the key bed that will remain.
    Sent from my iPhone


    Original Message


  • 4.  RE: PianoDisc removal

    Member
    Posted 9 days ago

    What brand of piano is it because some systems are installed at the factory. You can plug the hole where the solenoid slot was or cover it with thin plywood to prevent critters from entering the action cavity. Also some pianos may have had a metal piece added to prevent flex in the keybed. As mentioned by John you may need to rebuild the trapwork and you will need to reset damper lift to the pedal and the key .  If the system is working then you might offer some of the components to other technicians since power supplies and player CD units are hard to come by. Be careful if the power supply is the size of an auto battery. Once the brackets come off the weight will really throw you. I uses a scissor jack with some wood shims to support those beasts and then lower them 



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

    Original Message


  • 5.  RE: PianoDisc removal

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 9 days ago
    The trapwork might present a problem.

    Jeannie Grassi
    Registered Piano Technician
    Island Piano Service
    206-842-3721
    grassipianos@gmail.com


    Original Message