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I restore many types of pianos and client finances or opinions can be reflected in what I do (and end result). I generally do use all German replacement parts, German hammers, German bass strings, Tokiwa damper felt. The end result, even of careful rebuilding is still dependent upon: original design, rim, bridge placement and SB characteristics.

@@joelweber3462 thanks for answering!

I mostly made this video for reference, to help me as I replace it. Check back in a few days to see new bridge installed.

I used Abel naturals with either walnut or mahogany moldings . Very nice hammers that typically don't require much voicing. On this piano I may have brightened the bass and slightly needled down the 5th octave.

Thanks for the compliment by the way. :)

Good observation :) I was teaching some apprentices about hammer distance from strings and capstan adjustment to ensure "aftertouch" (jack escapement). You note correctly that the normal method is move the entire hammer rest rail up, but this only a test action where the rail does not move - so I improvised.

The hammers are made in Germany by Abel, and are Naturals (softer than heat-pressed). The original scale started at 14 gauge in treble: I did rescale and lowered tension some overall. Bass strings were custom made by Heller, in Germany. This model is single-strung in the tenor section.

@@joelweber3462 That sounds like 7 footer!!!

@@kkassanova It does have a great sound though it is only 6"4 :) Careful piano rebuilding often has great results and this is simply recorded on my phone with piano on concrete floor (where I added a moving blanket underneath to simulate a rug).

Some much of good piano rebuilding is attention to detail, and the cumulative effect of quality materials. Here I repaired several SB cracks, rib separations, installed new bridge pins, Heller bass strings, some rescaling of plain wire to lower tension, Abel naturel felt hammers, dampers etc... Regulating the action and voicing move from the technical to the creative and artistic side of piano technicians - but are crucial for improving the musical experience. Not having a recording studio on hand, nor media expertise - I simply mimicked most homes by placing moving blankets under the piano (so tricky, I know)

@@joelweber3462 I'm a big believer in "The Compound Effect" myself! But you still have to have the knowledge (as you clearly do) to hone in on the most impactful actions to take. For me voicing and regulating is almost a celebratory act at the end of a long arduous, non-musical journey with the instrument. :) (I've have heard great things about Heller. I suspected you didn't carry the Mapes down to the wound section.)

@@insidepianos Correct, I use the Mapes Gold for plain wires and send off careful measurements to Heller who does excellent work in creating a new custom set.

The 109C is generally measured at 6'03. If you look at the pictures on my website you will note though this design adds extra soundboard area in the tail, making the tail area quite large/wide. Creating an even tone is helped with new, quality German hammers and, adequate time voicing. Behning was a very nice piano builder and the few examples I have found produce a very sweet tone. At 6'08 you Behning is closer to a Steinway B size and with new strings/hammers could be a very impressive instrument! www.weberpianocare.com/projects

I'm from a different generation - no mask, no helmet for bicycle, no antibacterial hand soaps ;) If I thought it was a problem I would wear something, but you can time your breathing to limit inhalation.

Piano owners would be amazed at what debris and dust lives inside their piano (or rodents)

Gioachino Lorelli it’s called music,it’s a form of artistic language that requires knowledge,skill,and most importantly emotion.Its been on earth even before humans existed,since music can be any sound that has a meaning.In here,there is a talented individual recording his\her progress and sharing it with us.

Never too late to take some lessons :)

or teach yourself. just a few minutes every day for years will have you improve.

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The piano was semi-restored before we worked on it, so what we observe is both limited and potentially not original. I don't recall any scale stamped onto the plate, but with the serial number you might get more information from chickeringfoundation.org/

My Chickering concert grand (no. 15308) has the number 141 at the bass of the plate. I actually made a few scale alterations both in terms of the wire thickness and by re-notching the bridge in a portion of the melody section.

@@insidepianos I see nothing wrong with some rescaling. We know things they did not, we have more precise/consistent materials and they sometimes had to use what was on-hand, versus what they wished.

@@joelweber3462 Exactly! While I view it as bad form to links to one's own videos in the comment section of another's, I do invite you to check out the videos I made on my Chickering. There are some decent sound samples--easy to do since it's the piano for my recording studio. :) From my brief sampling you do really nice work. Your pianos just sound...right!

@@insidepianos You are very generous with your praises - I merely used my cell phone for my recording and I included far more mistakes than I am comfortable presenting to others publicly. I could learn from your audio expertise! :)

The piano had been previously rebuilt before it came to me in 2019 for restoration. Assuming previous restoration did not misrepresent the serial number, then this piano was made in 1925 - and is actually referenced in the Piano Atlas (#15237). This recording (made on my phone in a hurry) demonstrates Mapes strings along with Abel Hammers. A nice, deep low register. The German softer hammers allow the treble to sing without extra harshness.

There's so much uncertainty and misinformation (no accusation here) re: the dates of Chickering concert grands since they were serialized differently than the rest of their line. My Pierce atlas fails to list them. The Chickering concert grand I own is no 15308. The case looks the same from what I can tell but the plate has significant differences. You can see it in some of my videos.

@@joelweber3462 Which altas? My Pierce atlas fails to deal with Chickering's concert grands.

@@insidepianos I have the 11th edition Atlas, which does mention a concert grand dated 1925. You can also contact the Chickering Foundation (.org?) as they have records.

@@joelweber3462 Whereas I have the *10th* edition. Haha! Maybe it's time to get a new one. Thanks for the reply as well as a more accurate dating of my personal piano!

This piano was restored some 25 years ago (poorly) then again 6 months ago. My work is action and voicing (like a performance shop) thus I cannot say what might have been on the plate prior to its regilding.