Kevin Busse has an interesting site for those interested in piano technology. See his review of my class here.
Piano Technology
Screwdrivers for Piano Technicians
I gave a couple of Zoom classes where I mentioned some tools I’ve been happy with. Here are the details. Top to bottom: Posidrive for Yamaha Vessel JIS 900 P2x100 – $12.00 Amazon Felo 18061 Pozidrive 2×100 – $15.00 Amazon Hollow ground slotted for Steinway Bit: 5/16″ Slotted bit 1/4″ hex shank length 3″ McMaster […]
Piano Action Rebuilding
I’ve taken on an action rebuilding project recently. The piano is a Steinway model L from the 40’s. The piano is being rebuilt by my friends and fellow PTG members Jim and Amy Tiernan of Dog House Pianos. I specialize in action work, tuning and voicing and am happy to have somebody else do the […]
What is a Duplex Scale?
A duplex scale is a length of the string, other than the speaking length, that is intended to vibrate sympathetically. That’s my definition, how they define it at the Oscar Walcker School is not known to me. There is often a rear duplex, but there can also be a front duplex, making it a triplex? The […]
What’s A Wippen?
A wippen is the heart and soul of the grand piano action. With some aspects of piano design and construction there is a wealth of variety but not so much anymore with the wippen. The top two wippens in the photo represent the most fundamental designs (yes, you nit pickers there are more, but these […]
Steingraeber – Action and Reaction
Steingraeber is one of the world’s great pianos and I do not expect anybody with credibility to disagree with me. Like the other pianos at this level it has its own sound and style which may or may not appeal to you, but it is a great piano in any technical regard and has won […]