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Lyon & Healy
 
 
Original Manufacturer of this brand-name--Lyon & Healy.

Established--1864, in Chicago, IL.

Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--Washburn, Majestic.

Other manufacturers of this brand-name--Atlas Piano Co.
Source: Pierce Piano Atlas, 12th Edition (2008, Larry Ashley Publisher, Albuquerque, NM).

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5' Lyon & Healy Grand #38515
Refinished mahogany case. Built in 1929. Restrung, Reconditioned and Refinished in 2006 by Ray’s Piano Service.
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:
Restring—Dismantle. Remove pins and strings. Restring & Repin. Refinish soundboard.
Recondition action—
Install new hammers, dampers, and keytops, tighten all screws, replace defective parts.
Complete Regulation—
All adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new, tune to A-440, tune.
Complete Refinishing—
Strip all panels. Veneer repairs as needed. Apply stain, sealer, lacquer. Reassemble.
Selected pictures of the improvement process taken in our shop
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Strings, pins, plate removed

Strings, pins, plate removed

Board & bridges repaired & refinished

Board & bridges repaired & refinished

Restringing

Restringing

New underkey punchings

New underkey punchings

Regulating key heights

Regulating key heights

New hammers installed

New hammers installed

Action regulating

Action regulating

Hammers spaced, tunings

Hammers spaced, tunings

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