tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post84005155626306277..comments2024-02-13T17:41:24.849-05:00Comments on Astoria's Harpsichordist: Replacing Harpsichord Stringsmegchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16611001822259468307noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-13336657367486007912014-07-14T12:04:40.335-04:002014-07-14T12:04:40.335-04:00Thanks for getting back to me. I did find strings ...Thanks for getting back to me. I did find strings from Zuckerman. I have the manual for the Baldwin, so I knew which gauge to get.Joe McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11040804138772424488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-49051448186381254832014-07-14T10:55:21.797-04:002014-07-14T10:55:21.797-04:00I an not anonymous. That was an error.
You can f...I an not anonymous. That was an error. <br />You can find me on Facebook <br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/joseph.alfano.9<br />Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754977773454054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-54618234683519364472014-07-14T10:50:03.334-04:002014-07-14T10:50:03.334-04:00I an not anonymous. That was an error.
You can f...I an not anonymous. That was an error. <br />You can find me on Facebook <br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/joseph.alfano.9<br />Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754977773454054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-4223355083297897312014-07-14T10:47:23.874-04:002014-07-14T10:47:23.874-04:00I forgot to mention that I remember seeing the Bal...I forgot to mention that I remember seeing the Baldwin Harpsichord in their New York showroom a very many years ago. I would be interested in hearing how it sounds. <br /><br />At that time I hadn't bought my first harpsichord so I didn't pay attention to things such as was it double strung, ie 2x8 of 1/8+1x4<br /><br />I am really curious to see this instrument. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-3638709723254759522014-07-14T10:44:32.740-04:002014-07-14T10:44:32.740-04:00If you know the string gage and material (IE iron,...If you know the string gage and material (IE iron, brass, red brass) you can order strings from any reputable harpsichord maker of builder, say <br />zuckermann in Stoning ton, Ct. <br /><br />If you don't know the gage you can go to a hardware store and buy a wire gage tool.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754977773454054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-58001530657923180572011-10-22T05:51:12.576-04:002011-10-22T05:51:12.576-04:00Hi There,
I'm currently repairing a b...Hi There,<br /> I'm currently repairing a baldwin Harpsichord, one of the strings needs replacing, it's actually two as one string services two notes, the string gauge is .38mm/.015" any information would be great,<br />thanks<br />PeteRAZORBOOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082513360170974315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16939080.post-79186306075575049132010-03-29T18:38:01.975-04:002010-03-29T18:38:01.975-04:00Hello,
I found your blog while searching "Har...Hello,<br />I found your blog while searching "Harpsichord Strings New York". Interesting stuff! Where do you find replacement harpsichord strings in New York? I broke a string on my 60s Baldwin Electric Harpsichord--any help would be appreciated. You can email me directly at joe@joemcginty.comJoe McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11040804138772424488noreply@blogger.com