the steingraeber

Since 1852, these pianos have been built in Germany. Our Model 205 is only about 10 years old, and in rather good nick, with some detailing needed. That's where I came in. I said today in my seventh hour with a q-tip in my hand "this is not attention to detail, but neurosis to detail". I was trying to clean in between all the pins, amongst other places. I did get to polish some agraffes with a sanding sponge, which at least was satisfying in that they became shiny. The finish on the plate of this piano if very matte, a real contrast to the big Bosendorfer we had in the shop which was very flashy orange. Steinway plates run somewhere in between gloss and matte, and Mason-Hamlin's claim to plates is a rather unusual cast of green. These were things I did not know a year ago.

 

Douglas is doing the skilled labor, regulating the action. We all like this piano, it has a very nice sound and a light touch. It will be even better by the end of the week. The owner is looking for a new home for it, if you are interested.

 And this was my reward for working an 8 hour day. The sun was setting and close to a full moon was rising. I made myself sit and watch the sun sink below the horizon.