LATEST UPDATE OF THIS PAGE: 3/13/04

Current Projects

 

Pianos Being Restored for Resale

 

37" Wurlitzer Spinet #325654

Mahogany cabinet, with new matching bench. Built in 1945, Reconditioned and Refinished by Ray’s Piano Service, Spring 2004

IMPROVEMENTS:

Recondition action—Complete cleaning, tighten all screws, replace defective parts.

Complete Regulation—all adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new, tune to A-440

Refinish—Repair cabinet veneer, install new decorative cloth, strip all parts, apply sealer and lacquer, reassemble.

SCHEDULE:

Purchase—Purchased and picked up in Mount Vernon 1/20/04.

Improvements—Completed during February 2004

Delivery—To Mount Vernon Christian School Auction, March 13, 2004

 

1945 Wurlitzer Spinet -- "After" picture

 

1945 Wurlitzer Spinet -- "Before" picture

 

1945 Wurlitzer Spinet
Pictures of the Improvement Process
taken in our shop:

 

1 – We completely dismantled the piano so that we could refinish each part separately. This also gave us access to the interior for a thorough examination and any necessary repairs.


2 – We placed the piano on its back for cleaning.

 

3 – This piano has a unique "double drop action"-- the lower section is installed in the piano separately, for easy removal of the main action. We tightened all action screws, reshaped the hammers, and lubricated the centers.


4 – The mahogany veneer on the case has a beautiful grain pattern. Our new lacquer finish greatly improved the piano's appearance.

 

5 – We glued new felt in the pedal openings.


6 – We rebuilt the pedal mechanisms, and polished the brass pedals.


 

7 – We sanded and refinished the "bottom board."


8 – We screwed the bottom board in position at the bottom of the piano.

 

9 – We bolted the keybed and legs back in place.


10 – We removed the original plastic keytops and installed new plastic keytops. We filed the edges of the new keytops flush with the sides of the keys.

 

11 – We cleaned the keyframe and installed new underkey felt punchings.


12 – Wjth the keys back in place, we conducted a complete regulation: hammer blow distance, capstans, key height and leveling, letoff, key dip, damper wires, and spoons.

 

13 – We reassembled the top edges, music rest, and the lid. Then we gave the piano a final tuning before delivery.


14 – Another "after" picture, taken from an angle. We supplied a new bench.

 

15 – We installed new decorative cloth on the panel above the pedals. This adds a touch of elegance to the piano.


16 – Close-up of the keys and the new decal. This piano has a special feature: the key cover panel is hinged; it slides underneath the music desk when the piano is open.

 

17 – We refinished the new bench with the same stain and lacquer. The pattern of the bench legs matches the pattern of the piano legs.