Please note that there is a minimum order of £15, and that VAT is not applicable. Insurance is included with the price of postage.
TUNING HAMMMERS
Many owners of square pianos prefer to be responsible for the tuning of their instrument and find that modern tuning hammers are ill suited for the square piano’s fine and delicate pins.
The workshop is pleased to offer for sale tuning hammers made specifically for square pianos.
£35 per Tuning Hammer + P&P.
SECCOTINE GLUE
Seccotine is a reversible fish glue suitable for cloth, vellum, leather, paper and wood that lasts indefinitely. Available in two handy sizes, + P&P
STRINGS
To order strings please first visit the strings page for detailed information and a link to download the necessary forms. If you already know what gauges and alloy are required then please proceed to checkout.
Price per String: £12 per Open wound; £14 Close wound; £15 Close soldered; £4.50 plain iron or brass;
£175 per set of plain iron and brass with eyes. All + P&P.
STRING TENSION GRAPHS
Tension graphs are calculated to determine the tension of the extant stringing of individual pianos and also to calculate the most suitable gauges of wire with which to re-string early pianos. By plotting an accurate graph it’s possible to produce optimal tonal quality without the risk of over tensioning the pianos delicate wooden structure. Download the necessary forms needed to calculate a tension graph.
£45 per Calculation and Graph.
WOODEN LEG THREADS
The wooden leg screw threads of English square pianos after c1810 are often damaged and require replacement if the instrument is to remain stable. Using original cutters the workshop is pleased to be able to offer a range of hardwood threads. All replacement threads come with a stub for easy insertion into the leg. Available Sizes:1 inch, 1+1/2 inch, 2 inch.
£15 per thread + P&P
LEATHER FOR HAMMER HINGES
The workshop is pleased to offer for sale an excellent replacement calfskin leather for perished hammer hinges. Each Strip allows enough leather to re-hinge at least two sets of hammers. Approx size = 600mm x 130mm
£25 per strip + P&P.
HYGROMETER
Keep an eye on humidity levels with this device. Please see our Care page for guidance and advice.
£20 per Hygrometer + P&P.
MOTHPROOFER
Placed inside your piano this will kill moths with a vapour. Requires replacing every 6 months.
£4 per Mothproofer + P&P.