The client's Creber baby grand is now entering the final stages of the repolish. All of the smaller panels and parts are completed, and the brasswork has been refitted as fas as possible. The main case of the piano is underway, and should be completed within the next few days. The complete piano can then be re-assembled ready for the client to view.
The action of the 1911 Chappell upright is still in the workshop. Further stages of reconditioning have been completed, but repairs and restoration are still necessary before the piano will be playable.
Finally, an interesting and unusual project. We have received a 'barrel'
piano (pictured) from a client for a complete restring. These instruments do not require a pianist to play. Instead, a large barrel with strategically positioned notches turns slowly in the piano, and the notches trigger the correct notes on the piano resulting in a tune being played. The piano is larger than most normal upright pianos, and the restringing job differs because the notes do not follow a standard chromatic pattern.
Visit our website at http://www.bedhamptonpianoshop.co.uk/ to see details of the restoration work that we do, and to view all of our current stock. Don't forget that the UP TO 20% SALE is still ongoing!!
David - Senior Technician
Bedhampton Pianoshop
02392 484802
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