Structurally Rebuilt
NEW Pin Block - hard rock maple block with grain running at crossed angles to support the tuning pins - secured to stretcher; custom close fit to ensure superior tuning stability
New bass and treble bridge caps - duplicated to match original specs and made from the finest rock maple. Graphite top will be applied for proper string movement - steel pins tapped into the bridge caps to hold proper side bearing, and bridge caps carefully beveled to ensure a clean string speaking length
NEW Soundboard - using the finest spruce tonewood that matches the original material used, repair & maintain soundboard and ribs in order to withstand the thousands of pounds of downbearing necessary for good tone. Artwork applied where appropriate.
New tuning pins - finest steel, rust resistant pins properly drilled into pinblock with wire coiled and beckets properly set. Proper angle of pins will be set to ensure tuning stability.
New bass strings - custom wound using solid copper windings matching the original specifics
New treble strings - made of high tensile steel, with proper gauge wire used at every register
Refinished
Reguild & Redress Cast-Iron Plate – Apply black lacquer to lettering and dress plate with high quality virgin wool felt dyed to customary Steinway hue
Wash Piano to bare wood – fine sand all cabinet parts and repair loose veneer, fill any imperfections. Apply priming coats to hold the new stain
Apply Stain – Evenly applied new stain with visual beauty in mind, appropriate art work where applicable – Hand rub many layers of material to create texture of finish
Repair Loose Veneer - remove veneer on lower sides of cabinet. Apply new matching veneers
Clean all Hardware – Either re-plate or buff all hardware pieces where appropriate
Action Replacement
New Hammer Shanks, Flanges - All action parts are duplicated to match the geometrical standard set by Steinway. Parts will be made to 100% accuracy of original design. Action frame will be cleaned and repaired where necessary for all parts to move with ease
New Hammers - custom made by Steinway, fully prepped, hung, traveled, and voiced for superior tone
New Dampers - finest virgin wool, custom cut, regulated, and installed
Regulation of action to manufacturer's specification - including key height, let off, drop, after touch, key dip, spring tension, and key stop rail
Rebush Key Fronts & Centers – replaced felt material for proper key movement
Regulate Dampers - including damper lift and stop rail
Overhaul and regulate pedals and lyre - including damper, sostenuto, and una corda pedals, trap work, and assembly
Custom Hammer Voicing - complete tonal regulation by softening or hardening of hammer felt to smooth out all registers and build power of tone
Tune to A440 – several tunings to assure stability of strings