Robert Maver & Sons piano

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 04 Jul 2004, 16:55

Maggie posted this to the wrong place, so I have moved it:

Hello, this is my first post, as I have just acquired my first piano ever. It is made in Glasgow, Scotland, by Robert Maver and Sons. It is exquisitely beautiful, with mother of pearl and wood inlay. It is quite out of tune, and telephone conversations with two professional tuners reveal that they have never heard of such a piano. I live in the US, in Texas, and apparently these pianos are rare in these parts. My idea is that these guys just need a different type of tuning wrench to get the job done. Any thoughts, sources, on where to obtain such? Help will be much appreciated by
Maggie

Post by **Bill Kibby** » 04 Jul 2004, 17:03

I presume from what you say the the wrestpins (tuning pins) are a crude oblong shape? If a tuner wats to work on antique british and european pianos, he or she will need the tools, which are available from trade suppliers. I recommend using the word "rare" sparingly. I'll see what I can find on Maver.