Moving the Gulbransen piano into the Studio.
by Chad Hauris, 9/26/05
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This Gulbransen piano had oversized casters attached by someone in its
prior engagement. However, this is a bad idea...the correct way to add
increased mobility to an upright piano is to use a metal piano truck
made for the purpose which supports the bottom of the piano on a metal
frame.
Due to the instability caused by these casters, the piano fell over on
the sidewalk at Helping Hands from where it was purchased. Thankfully
there were no injuries and damage to the piano was slight. If you ever
have to move a piano that has casters like this attached WATCH OUT. Be
very careful as there is an excessive tendency for the piano to tip to
the back.
Here, John is repairing the caster. The bolts that had been used were
not quite long enough to really work properly.
Here is the piano at the studio door. We lowered the tailgate and I
held the piano as John carefully drove the truck forward. There was not
very much room on the doorstep for the piano to rest. Then we needed to
use brute force strength to swing one end of the piano out and we had
to lift it up through the doorway.
Success!
Chad playing the Gulbransen.
Here, Chad plays "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee".
John plays "Sonny Boy".
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