Soundboard, Bridges, Strings, Pinblock, and Harp

Special attention goes into restoring the soundboard, if it be shimming and refinishing the original soundboard or replacing it with a new sitka spruce board. The bridges function is primarily to transmit the sound of the strings to the soundboard, which is the amplifier. We use carefully selected hard rock maple in this process. In addition strings and tuning pins are installed. Only top quality strings drawn to international standards from the finest Swedish steel are used. Nickel plated tuning pins which are rust resistant, as well as beautiful, are used in the stringing process. The pinblock is a very crucial part of the piano, in that it holds the tuning pins tight. At Lindeblad Piano, multi-laminated pinblock material is selected. Finally, the cast iron harp or frame is meticulously refinished which in the restoration industry is called reguilding.

Soundboard & Bridges

A view of the top side of soundboard & bridges

The bridge and bridge pins located on the soundboard

A view of the bottom side of the soundboard and ribs

Pinblock

A view of the pinblock constructed and drilled. The tuning pins are inserted into this wood plank.

Harp

Harp
A view of the cast iron harp which holds all the piano strings

Tuning Pins & Strings

A view of tuning pins around which the strings are coiled

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The serial number is typically a 5 or 6 digit number located on the harp of the piano.

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We're happy to estimate the cost of restoring your piano. We provide a written quote with all component costs broken out line-by-line. We'll also outline options you can choose from in order to manage the scope and cost of the job, and we'll explain possible trade-offs. If you have a question about your piano's mechanisms, or about the benefits of any part of the restoration, we're prepared to explain it to you.

We're committed to being accessible advisors to you during all stages of the process -- from your initial research into restoration, right through to the return of the finished piano to your home.

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Soundboard, Bridges, Strings, Pinblock, and Harp