Daniel Farah
SPÉCIALISTE EN RESTAURATION DE PIANO
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Steinway « O » New York 1910
Vintage Pianos
Steinway 9′ 1931 (Lindsay)
Steinway « K » Vertegrand
Hamburg ‘A’ 1916
Bluthner 9′ 1935 concert
Steinway: Family problem child
Vintage pianos available
Gaveau 1923 6′ 8″ Paris
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Technical snapshots
Addressing heavy touch syndrome on refurbished vintage Steinways. Do check pages 3-4 in Steinway O 1910 in home page at pianos available.
View of the damper lever(bottom), removed from the damper system hidden behind the keys.
Damper sitting on damper rail(system) out of piano for servicing.
The damper lever sitting at the very end of the key.
The damper going up slightly after the hammer, as the key is depressed.
Heintzman 7' 1928. An example of ingenious damper lever.
Heintzman 7' 1928 Lateral view of the damper system.
Lubricating the damper system cushions with teflon.(upside- down)
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