[AT] OT - piano

[Bob Seith]

Hi --

If it's a grand, you need to rent a piano board and strap the piano down 
to it on its straight side (take the lid, legs, and lyre off). A spinet, 
console, studio, upright (etc.) is just heavily padded and strapped down 
nine ways to Sunday.

Pianos are heavy, but not really as heavy as people think. They're just 
clumsy as the dickens. I had a full-size Steinway upright (circa 1885) 
that weighed in at 500 pounds. I now have a 1987 Schimmel baby grand 
(5'1") that weighs 650 pounds.

Measure all doorways before you undertake the moving operation. A 
typical upright-style piano is 30 inches deep, keyboard to soundboard. 
Getting it through a 32-inch door requires plenty of maneuvering room on 
both sides. A grand, strapped down on a piano board, is only about 16 
inches wide. It will fit through spaces an upright won't.

Best,
Bob Seith

David Bruce wrote:

> Since we have such a knowledgeable group on piano subjects I'll pose a 
> question.
> My mother has been keeping my stepdaughter's piano for her the last 
> few years. Now that the oldest granddaughter is of piano lesson age 
> it's time to move the piano.  I live in NW NC (near ATIS central) and 
> my stepdaughter lives in Charleston, SC.
> The actual moving probably won't be all that difficult (I have a 9x5 
> utility trailer that will more than handle carrying the piano) but I 
> was wondering if there are any special things I should consider.  The 
> trailer is open with a rear gate designed to be a loading ramp .  I 
> was thinking to load the piano upright, carefully pad, cover and 
> secure then make the trip.  I have furniture dollies available so by 
> using them and the gate/ramp there shouldn't be any lifting.
> What am I missing?
>
> David
> NW NC
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