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Steinway B top section stability

  • 1.  Steinway B top section stability

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 01-30-2024 10:18

    Hello, all. I tuned a 26 year old model B S&S this morning and found that the top section was about 10c flat. The rest of the piano was close. Last tuning was in October. Pins do not feel overly loose. No issues with bridge or soundboard. Hammers are a little worn but not bad. A few strings had been replaced before I came and one broke during the tuning in October. The building has very stable climate control. I have plans to re-string the top section and dress the capo, but that is on the back burner for now. Any thoughts on what else might be going on here?

    TIA - Dave



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    Dave Conte, RPT

    Piano Technician in Residence
    The University of Tennessee
    College of Music
    Knoxville TN
    (817) 307-5656
    Owner: Rocky Top Piano
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