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Preparing a Duo-Art Grand for Moving
By Bob Taylor

Here are my thoughts regarding Ed Chaban's request for information
about moving a Duo-Art grand.  First, it is unclear whether this
instrument is going to be restored after the move.  More importantly,
after the move, will the instrument be put on its legs or stored on
its side?

Certainly if the instrument is going to be restored and left on its
side after the move, the top action should be removed before transit.
The nightmare of shoulder screws, control levers, and other cumbersome
Duo-Art parts must be very carefully identified in very complete notes
to assure a problem-free reassembly.

If the instrument will be placed on its legs after the move, then
there is no reason to take anything off of the piano.  If all original
mounting screws are in place, all top action components are in the
safest place when left installed.  The electric motor should be firmly
secured to its mounting cradle to prevent movement and possible
soundboard damage.  Most motor mounts have long screws for this
purpose.

Movers must place straps carefully to avoid damage to the stack,
expression, and transmission shifter pneumatics.  If the accordions
have rotten leather, remove them before they fall off and get lost.

Bob Taylor


(Message sent Sat 26 Aug 2000, 14:31:36 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

Key Words in Subject:  Duo-Art, Grand, Moving, Preparing

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