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Baldwin Furniture Upright (Walnut)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by rich agnew

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Yamaha Red-Oak Upright P22 Model

Posted on October 8, 2016 by rich agnew

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Nordheimer Grand (1920’s vintage)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by rich agnew

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This grand, although old, had enough potential to warrant replacing the hammer assemblies.  The result is an improvement in tone and touch.

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Bosendorfer Model 200-1177 Queen Anne Cabinetry

Posted on October 8, 2016 by rich agnew

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This model even features swing-out cup-holders on the music desk as shown above Bosendorfer also has “individual stringing” whereby each string is attached to its own dedicated tuning pin and hitch-pin    

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Bosendorfer Theme Piano (Oscar Peterson)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by rich agnew

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This piano is situated in the beautiful Epcor Tower Lobby

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Alberta Symphony Orchestra

Posted on November 2, 2015 by rich agnew

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www.albertasymphony.com http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/calgary/programs/homestretch/16m-stradivari-violin-comes-to-calgary-1.3447021

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Cracked Soundboards

Posted on July 3, 2013 by rich agnew

Some piano owners have been dismayed to learn from their piano technician that their piano has a crack in the soundboard. While this may sound disconcerting, it does not automatically mean that the piano has to be rebuilt or replaced. … Continue reading →

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When Do I Need to Replace Hammers In My Upright Piano?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by rich agnew

Hammers in pianos are extremely durable. They do, however, deteriorate over time. At some point they may need replacing. When this is needed, it is good to select a technician who knows how to do this procedure well. First it … Continue reading →

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Cracking in Piano Soundboards

Posted on November 2, 2012 by rich agnew

Some piano owners have been dismayed to learn from their piano technician that their piano has a crack in the soundboard.  While this may sound disconcerting, it does not automatically mean that the piano has to be rebuilt or replaced.  … Continue reading →

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Is there something I can do to increase the repitition rate of my upright piano?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by rich agnew

Yes there is. First make sure that the action is regulated as well as it can be. Then have your technician look at replacing the jack spirngs. Here is a video of what I mean: http://youtu.be/xsjtZmg9StU

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