Piano Down Bearing Check Gauge | Solid Brass

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Piano Down Bearing Check Gauge | Solid BrassA handy item for the restringing technician that gives a fast, accurate and visual demonstration of bridge bearing to your customer. Simply place the middle prong of the gauge on the string between the bridge pins. Align the end prongs over the same string and observe the amount of "rock" that occurs. If the gauge cannot be "rocked" on either side of the bridge, then a negative bearing situation is in effect and should be corrected. Gauge is solid

053" Length of wrap 49"

construction and repair ever written

Load capacity: 160 lbs each (640 lbs total)

this tool was designed to tune Mason & Hamlin "screw stringer" pianos

Spade style 23" high

Its superb blending ability spans from dark oak and walnut to light oaks

Used for releasing pressure on bushing cloth around damper wires without removing the damper

Heavy frame construction for years of service

A reprint of the 20-page 1923 manual

Perfect for musicians and music lovers

Length from Hitch-Pin to start of winding (in inches)

033" diameter - 4 foot length