Gulbransen Pinafore (spinet) piano repair

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kevm14
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Re: Gulbransen Pinafore (spinet) piano repair

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I took lessons for a few years as a kid. I can't read music...I can play some chords basically which sometimes resembles music.
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Re: Gulbransen Pinafore (spinet) piano repair

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Got my string. Where are my drop lifters?
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Re: Gulbransen Pinafore (spinet) piano repair

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A little tricky to wind on the peg. Obviously I didn't do it right but that's what it looks like and I tuned to the right note. My measurements were good and they did a good job making the string. Sounds good.

It is the one on the right in the front set.
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Not wound very nicely...I had to slightly tighten it this morning to get back in tune. I may try to loosen and push the wire back on the peg but if I fool around with it too much the wire will break...
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Re: Gulbransen Pinafore (spinet) piano repair

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Finally got my drop lifters. They fit perfectly!!

Just need to break off the old and thread the new drop lifters on and adjust the key height accordingly.
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Just had to tune those keys and now it seems to be 100%. Needs some follow up fine tuning but all notes are the right note for sure. Very pleased.
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