There are a few things that might be the case. As a copy of a square grand, maybe there are screws under the key bed into the key frame. Then the whole thing would slide forwards. With the whole thing sliding out, the 'fallboard' would then have its screws exposed.
If it's built on a player grand case, then the lyre would have to come off to access the union blocks located in a slot in the key bed.
Then the whole thing would slide forwards.
If the lyre screws are too long and screw into the key frame, removing them would let the whole thing slide forwards.
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-20-2022 14:31
From: James Kelly
Subject: Very interesting 1916 Steinway with five legs. Can't get the action out.
The too long screws is a common thing but also check any of the screws used to mount the legs. Threaded bolts can also be too long. Now that Karl has mentioned it I recall some really strange things have been done . One Story and Clark console I encountered had all sorts of surprises like no lid hinges. Many of the case parts had keyhole plates, mortises and screws that locked parts together. You had to shove the lid back and then lift it off The music rack and top panel attached the same way but you pulled it forward. Probably a style to make the piano blend in with other furniture and prevent people from becoming DIY tuners
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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
Original Message:
Sent: 11-20-2022 11:01
From: Robert Callaghan
Subject: Very interesting 1916 Steinway with five legs. Can't get the action out.
If the lyre is attached with wood screws, maybe someone put it on with screws that are too long, and the screws are going through the keybed into the keyframe.
Original Message:
Sent: 11/19/2022 4:31:00 PM
From: Thomas Brantigan
Subject: Very interesting 1916 Steinway with five legs. Can't get the action out.
Greetings,
I recently purchased a 1916 Steinway Model O with the strangest case I've ever seen. I have to admit it was the case that got me. First, does anyone know any information about this piano serial number 179393. I got info from Steinway only in that it was based on sketch 336 but also indicates F509. The sketch is of a 1835 piano that looks just like this one but has three legs instead of five. When you order a Steinway, how does the sketch relate to the final product? What does F509 specify?
Secondly, though rebuild in 1996, it hasn't been played for 10 years or more and the hammers are very hard. I tried to get the action out but have been unsuccessful. Unscrewing the cheek blocks loosens things the they seem to be attached to the 5" or so fall board behind. At first, I though the curved upper fall board would come off but it is rabbited into the case so that's not the solution. What am I missing. See the photos attached:
Thanks
Tom Brantigan
Sacramento Chapter
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Thomas Brantigan
Folsom CA
(410) 371-1617
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