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About Ralph Onesti
Expertise
I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild with 45 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano.
I will answer any questions regarding acoustic piano only.
Electronic keyboards and player/reproducing pianos are outside of my expertise.
Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos.
My full resume can be found at: http://www.onestipiano.com
Experience
In business since 1964, Extensive Rebuilding/Repair/Service facility. A certified, tested, member of the Piano Technicians Guild, Member of the Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. Have performed piano service on Concert Stage, Recording Studios, and in the home. Http://www.onestipiano.com
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The Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians of America, Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. (TASA), IAPBT.
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The Piano Technicians Journal
Education/Credentials
Attented Temple University, Drexel University, Philadelphia Community college all in the areas of engineering and Music. I taught a two semester course in Piano Technology and the related acoustical physics at Temple University. I have taught extensively for the Paino Technicians Guild and the Master Piano Technicians of America.
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The list is rather extensive. I would suggest you go http://www.onestipiano.com where there is a comprehensive list of clients past and present.
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You are here: Experts > Music/Performing Arts > Musical Instruments > Piano, Organ, and Keyboard > W H Paling piano
Expert: Ralph Onesti - 11/4/2009
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QUESTION: I have an upright WH Paling Co Ltd piano. It has an iron frame with the name 'Belling'. Under the lid on the top the number 8331 is stamped into the wood. There are marks where two candlestick holders may have been. Could you provide any details on the actual age of the piano.
ANSWER: Hi Alan:
The Paling pianos were made by Beale.
The Beale numbers are all 5 digits.
Let's keep looking for another number and get back to me.
Regards,
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QUESTION: I have looked all over, but not pulled any panels off and cannot find another number. Could you suggest where it may be ?
Regards
Alan
Answer
Sure...
Numbers on uprights are:
On the iron plate above the tuning pins
On the back of the piano stamped into the wood
On the struts of the iron plate
Or...erased with time and service.
Don't be afraid to take apart what you can...
Open the lid, look inside, you will see what is holding the front panel...take off the front panel.
Below the keyboard is the "kneeboard" usually held on place with a spring clamp of some sort...take it off.
And then just roll the piano away from the wall to inspect the rear.
Let me know how you do.
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