Style-X is now ready for dampers to be fitted. First regulation complete, and the piano is up to pitch.

Seen here just after positioning the socket rails (which guide the dampers) – you can see them just under the strings in the bottom right corner of the picture. In a few hours they’ll be hidden from view by the newly rebuilt dampers…

The Style-X studs (also known as “Agraffes”) have had their first clean in preparation for buffing and lacquering. The stud at the front has been buffed to make sure the cleaning was adequate to achieve a good finish.

Note No.27 is the first to be strung on this Blüthner – only 87 more to do….!