Summary of Look inside an 1830s Viennese Square Piano by André Stein

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This video looks at the inside of a 1830s Viennese square piano that is being restored by André Stein. The piano is in excellent condition, with only a few small issues that are being addressed. Stein is working on finishing a step on the piano, and is using a lubricant to try to improve the noise from the escape of the leather on the poles.

• 00:00:00 This video takes a look inside a 1830s Viennese square piano, made by well-known maker Andrej Stein. Stein was a good friend of Beethoven's and is known for his Viennese squares pianos, which are relatively rare. This particular piano is being restored, and although it is not playable yet, it is coming along well.
• 00:05:00 The piano in this video is from the 1830s and is in excellent condition. The cover plate, which goes in front of the keyboard, has been repaired multiple times due to moths eating away at the cloth parts. The pins that hold the strings in place are also original and have been well-maintained. Despite the repairs and care, there are still some issues with the piano, such as a loose hammer and a slipped tuning pin. However, by using a few drops of water to fix the issues, the piano has been reliable ever since.
• 00:10:00 André Stein is working on finishing a step on his 1830s Viennese square piano. He is using a lubricant that seems to work well and is experiencing some noise from the escape of the leather on the poles. He is not sure if the noise is because the leather has hardened or because the poles have been replaced over the years. He plans to try graphite or another type of dry lubricant on the poles to see if he can improve the noise.
• 00:15:00 The video shows the inside of a 1830s Viennese square piano, including the lever that controls the pedal, the junction where the pedal rod and the moderator meet, and the slip joint where the pedal can move more than the moderator. The original screws that held the castor legs in place were replaced with modern walking lunges, and the head of the castor was also replaced with a modern screw.