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Most common problem is that the pusher rod has dropped out of place. Take the board off the bottom front (it snaps out). Then you can see very easily how it works and what is broken. Usually you can just put the rod back in place. You may have to adjust the play with the adjusting nut on the pedal. The pedal may also be broken but not likely.
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How should the sustain pedal on an upright piano be repaired if it stops working?
You can buy books anywhere basically that go over repairs for the piano, but the best way to do it is to get a piano tuner/technician to fix it. prices vary by tuner and the seriousness of the problem.
What is the value of Baldwin piano model L 142156?
I recently purchased ( June 18Th 2010) a Baldwin Model L from BHA Piano in Dayton Ohio for the sum of $7,000 and that included delivery, setup, and one free tuning. The serial number on my Baldwin is 138388 so I think it is from around 1958. It is Mahogany in color. The cabinet has some minor issues in the way a slight fading in spots from the sun. It appears to have new hammers and the keys may have new covers since they look like new. After pricing other Baldwin model L's I feel I got a great deal - However it was just tuned and I have three keys that went out of tune within 2 weeks. BHA is going to send someone out to evaluate the piano and they told me they would give me full credit if there is a problem that can be rectified. I love my Baldwin MODEL L so much that if they tell me they can't fix it I may just have the pin block replaced at my expense if it can be done for $2000 or less.
What is a dead piano key and how easier is it to repair?
A dead piano key is when a key on the piano won't play: something in the mechanism is not transferring the force from the key press to the hammer. It could be an easy fix or could be a difficult fix. It could be as simple as a missing hammer or as complex as regulation. If you get the piano tuned, the tuner should be able to fix the regulation. I only know uprights and cannot say for a grand piano. But in an upright there are a few regulation screws that when you turn the right ways you can regulate the piano yourself. There is one screw (Capstan) on the key lever itself that may need to be adjusted up to push the hammer into the string. or it could be the regulation on the Jack (letoff) that needs to be brought down, thus pushing the hammer up sooner. Remember there are thousands of pieces in the piano and just one piece being out of whack can throw the one key out of commission.
If a key breaks on a piano can they fix it?
i believe so because i had that exact porblem but my brother hired someone to fix it and it works as if we just bought it
How do I fix stuck piano keys?
Good question. If it is stuck because you spilled water or something on it, turn it upside down and let it dry out. That usually works for me, but this time two keys remained stuck, and it was only water. The rest of the keys recovered.
How should the sustain pedal on an upright piano be repaired if it stops working?
You can buy books anywhere basically that go over repairs for the piano, but the best way to do it is to get a piano tuner/technician to fix it. prices vary by tuner and the seriousness of the problem.
What is the value of Baldwin piano model L 142156?
I recently purchased ( June 18Th 2010) a Baldwin Model L from BHA Piano in Dayton Ohio for the sum of $7,000 and that included delivery, setup, and one free tuning. The serial number on my Baldwin is 138388 so I think it is from around 1958. It is Mahogany in color. The cabinet has some minor issues in the way a slight fading in spots from the sun. It appears to have new hammers and the keys may have new covers since they look like new. After pricing other Baldwin model L's I feel I got a great deal - However it was just tuned and I have three keys that went out of tune within 2 weeks. BHA is going to send someone out to evaluate the piano and they told me they would give me full credit if there is a problem that can be rectified. I love my Baldwin MODEL L so much that if they tell me they can't fix it I may just have the pin block replaced at my expense if it can be done for $2000 or less.
What is a dead piano key and how easier is it to repair?
A dead piano key is when a key on the piano won't play: something in the mechanism is not transferring the force from the key press to the hammer. It could be an easy fix or could be a difficult fix. It could be as simple as a missing hammer or as complex as regulation. If you get the piano tuned, the tuner should be able to fix the regulation. I only know uprights and cannot say for a grand piano. But in an upright there are a few regulation screws that when you turn the right ways you can regulate the piano yourself. There is one screw (Capstan) on the key lever itself that may need to be adjusted up to push the hammer into the string. or it could be the regulation on the Jack (letoff) that needs to be brought down, thus pushing the hammer up sooner. Remember there are thousands of pieces in the piano and just one piece being out of whack can throw the one key out of commission.
Whats the difference between sustain and maintain?
The difference between the words sustain and maintain is that "sustain" means continually improving something whereas "maintain" involves a single fix that may have to be repeated in future.
What are the pro's and con's of set neck and bolt on guitars?
a set neck guitar has better resonance and longer sustain than a bolt on, but they are more expensive and harder to fix. and bolt ons are the opposite easy to fix and less expensive, with less sustain and less resonance
What is the function of a science stand?
If you think to a laboratory stand this is used to sustain (fix) other devices and accessories.
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