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Have you used Lindeblad Piano Restorers?

post #1 of 4
2/8/13 at 6:44am
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For years, I've had piano tuners tell me that my pin block is cracked. (Uh huh) And therefore, my piano is always tuned a half-step down, because they're always afraid if they tighten it more, it'll break it completely. Since we're moving anyway in June, I'd like to get this thing fixed before it completely breaks down, and . . . I dunno, has anyone ever had their pin block completely crack? I envision my piano exploding from the inside, strings flying everywhere.... my piano destroyed.

So, I'd like to get it restored.

Sadly, it's kind of like a boob job. Changing out the pin block would mean it would have to be restrung, and I'm scared that I won't like the result? Has anyone else had to restore their piano, and who did you use? And was it as traumatic as I'm envisioning it being? Did you like the results of the restringing process? They have to re-felt it too. Overall, I'm scared my piano will lose that bright timbre that I love so much.

And plus, all my compositions are tuned a half-step down!!! Gawd, transcribing everything a half-step up is torture!
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post #2 of 4
2/8/13 at 5:41pm
I would call them and ask them what the chances are that your piano could lose its "bright timbre." Maybe googling it might get you to a site where people who have had their pin blocks changed share their experiences. THis may sound stupid, but I was considering having surgery on my wrist. After reading on the Internet the many stories of those who have had the surgery, I found out that I will probably lose some range of motion and most likely will still suffer from my pain or may have worse pain after surgery. My surgeon and I decided that it was not a good idea at this time. I'll just live with the discomfort as long as I can.
The only reason I tell you this is because this piano restoration will be like a surgery on your piano. If you google this and find out that 60-70% of the time this type of restoration drastically changes the sound of the piano and usually for the worse, then you can more easily decide if it's worth it to you. If you find that most people get fantastic results, then voila...you should get it done.
I know, this is the whole reason you posted here and I'm rambling and not being much help to you.
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post #3 of 4
2/8/13 at 6:08pm
Time to buy a synth, lolz. Or you can take this opportunity to experiment with alternate tunings, just sayin'...

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post #4 of 4
2/9/13 at 6:58am
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Originally Posted by Shiny Beast View Post

Time to buy a synth, lolz. Or you can take this opportunity to experiment with alternate tunings, just sayin'...


I do have a synth too. (Okay, I admit it. I am as much a music junkie as I am a perfume junkie.)

But just as with 'fumes, sometimes ya wanna go "organic" right?

Husband used to be a stage manager in another life, and he said he's seen/heard good results from things like this. Not restorations per se, but a well-tuned instrument. So, they're picking up the piano Thursday.

- - - Updated - - -

So they picked up my piano. I gotta say, those piano movers were prompt. When they said 6 o' clock, they weren't bleeping around. Sorry to say, I was late! They were understanding though. Very professional. I admire that. Now let's see how my boobies turn out. (They at least let me play it a little before they packed her up.)
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