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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 |
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Board & bridges repaired & refinished |
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Restringing |
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New underkey punchings |
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Regulating key heights |
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New hammers installed |
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Action regulating |
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Hammers spaced, tunings |
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