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| 1886 Steinway C > Serial Number 59483 |
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For Molly Stier by David and Judy Hughes -- January-July 5th, 2006 |
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learn about the Piano Restoration Workshop of David and Judy Hughes from
John Farrell (The Glue of the Universe)... |
Jessie
Hughes supervises... (This sweet and faithful dog passed away on the date that the piano was delivered to our home! She was a true friend and companion to David and Judy, and will be missed by all who knew her gentle nature...) |
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| Molly
plays another Steinway; David and Judy listen |
David plays; Molly listens |
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| New bracing, legs, and racks await... | Brazilian rosewood laser-cut music rack |
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| There is hope... | Stripping begins... |
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| Lyre for pedals... | Waiting... |
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| Legs and Lyre mounted | |
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| Bass Leg mounted | David's Signature on Soundboard #099 |
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| New rosewood finish -- May | Pedals |
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| Finish by Kevin Hancock Restorations | Detailing coming along... |
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| Molly
inspects new "Renner action" parts |
The heart... |
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| Strung | Serial Number |
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| Details | The Test at David's shop |
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| Close-up | Completed = June 17, 2006 |
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| Joy! | In the Exhibition Hall... |
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| in Rochester, NY... | ...for the Piano Technician's Guild 2006 Convention and Showcase |
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| D&E
Piano Movers contemplate moving the Yamaha |
The Artist remains calm... |
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| The
Steinway C in the back of the truck as it arrives in Olney. |
Coming down the ramp... |
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| The Artist remains unphased... | In the studio... |
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| Initial
positioning on the new Kazak rug... |
Attaching the legs... |
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| 1 more leg to go... | Attaching the final leg... |
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| Adjusting the pedals... | Nesting the Yamaha into the Steinway |
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| At home and in place... | 1886 Brazilian Rosewood Steinway C Serial Number 59483 |
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| Molly
Stier... Fine! |
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