#1910mason

Even though I've made dozens of dozens of unique, one-off keysets for #highend #acoustic #pianos I still feel a bit queasy when I finally reach the point in a project when I can mount parts onto the stack and see if mechanically this complex wooden #machine will actually function as I intended. In this case of the #1910mason, the #design and its execution resulted in a homerun. All it needs now are backchecks, glides, a bit of buffing, and then it's off back to Alabama so I can start grinding on what's next. #woodworking #pianorestoration #musicalinstrumentmaker #piano #masonandhamlin #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld

The new natural keys for the #1910mason #piano have now been fit to the restored #antique keyframe, and then very carefully spaced and squared. Gotta say, this project is progressing well. #likeglass #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld

That's a wrap on this new #detroit pianoworks #custom #piano keyset built upon the restored keyframe of a #1910mason & Hamlin model BB #grandpiano #pianorestoration #woodworking #craftsmanship #design #masonandhamlin #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld (at Detroit Pianoworks)

One of the several differences between making a new set of keys for a Mason & Hamlin piano vs. a Steinway is that initially fitting the custom designed and shaped Norwegian spruce key blank to the partially restored - in this case 107 year old - keyframe involves a great deal more careful hand carving of the existing keyframe endblocks to achieve a perfect fit. It can be a very tedious and slow process, but accuracy is absolutely critical to the success of the project. Thankfully these two arenow fit together beautifully and I can take a quick break, gather my strength, and continue to press forward. #1910Mason #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld

Keyframe is ready for the new keyset, of which the design's efficacy has been confirmed via a prototype. #1910Mason #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld

Custom keyset for a 1910 Mason & Hamlin model BB semi-concert grand piano, 2017 Posters available at Detroitpianoworks.com #1910Mason #piano #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld (at Detroit Pianoworks)

#1910mason #beforeandafter

The #1910mason #piano keyset is ready for hardware to be mounted tomorrow. #finecustompianokeys #madeindetroit #playedallovertheworld