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Piano picture of the day
18 May 2005, 03:29 PM
rontunerPiano picture of the day
looks like it might be a little top-heavy..
19 May 2005, 03:01 PM
Jens SchlosserNow this one looks really funny.
Ron, do you know anything about this piano, why it was constructed and what the intention of the manufactorer was? How does it sound?
On the first sight the design doesn't look too bad. One big bridge for all strings, no tenor break. One drawback would probably be the strange hammer line and action ratio problems throughout the scale.
Jens
19 May 2005, 09:35 PM
rontunerHere's a look at the action stack from a smaller one of these:
Ron Tuner
I think the first pic shown is elegant.
I surely would like one that looked similar rather than a big black box staring at me whenever I walked into the room (as in old uprights and the newer ones even more)
Roberta
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The earth laughs in flowers
20 May 2005, 05:52 PM
Jens SchlosserSo, where's middle C?
Jens
22 May 2005, 11:53 AM
rontunerThe path for "twinkle toes", I suppose?
22 May 2005, 11:56 AM
rontunerAnd while we're on an outdoors theme:
By the way, google has been a big help, though from years of reading the piano technician's list at ptg.org, I've got a bunch more!
22 May 2005, 04:09 PM
rontunerquote:
Originally posted by Jens Schlosser:
In german it is called a "Giraffenflügel" (giraffe grand), is that the term which you know for this PSO as well? I really wonder if the small pot on the floor left of the piano is filled with water to keep the humidity constant...
Jens
I was just wondering, since you seem to be familiar with these types of pianos, how are the dampers set up? Is it similar to the overdamper, or "birdcage" pianos?
22 May 2005, 04:33 PM
CindysphinxRon, if you've got more pics, let's see 'em!
23 May 2005, 11:42 AM
Ermorontuner - enjoying the thread. Might I suggest Unusual Piano of the Day?
23 May 2005, 02:48 PM
rontunerI'm not sure I want to set myself up for that job!
Anyone else feel free to go hunting...
23 May 2005, 03:35 PM
ErmoThat was just my way of saying "Keep 'em coming".
23 May 2005, 03:52 PM
rontunerOh! In that case, here's a bonus for today!
23 May 2005, 04:02 PM
ErmoOh sure, you get me all worked up and then I can't see the picture. Tease.
23 May 2005, 04:03 PM
Jens SchlosserRon, is that a Rippen aluminum grand? Ever seen one in real life?
Jens