Harp side arm screw setup and harp mounting hole locations

[laberge]

Hey guys,

So as I go through some of the "last steps" (you know there will be more) of getting my Rhodes 88 key mark 1 sorted out, I have two things I'd love some help with.

1) What screws/hardware are used to hold the "arms" to the harp - the arms are those 2 metal pieces on the side that allow you to lift the harp up and stick it in place for maintenance. Mine never had screws so I need to figure that out, my harp has just been resting on the mounts really.

2) Can someone measure their exact harp mounting locations on the wooden harp mounts? I think it will come down to me just doing it based on how I feel it needs to be placed. The last guy who "tried" to restore the piano decided to use wood filler on the old holes now I have no real reference beyond getting the highest keys to strike the tines correctly. Actually, it's probably pointless to ask for this, I'll just have to place the harp best I can and mount it based on that.

3) bonus question: will the Vintage Vibe sustain pedal work with a random piano stand? Is it adjustable?

Thanks again for all your help guys!

[Tim Hodges]

1) What screws/hardware are used to hold the "arms" to the harp - the arms are those 2 metal pieces on the side that allow you to lift the harp up and stick it in place for maintenance. Mine never had screws so I need to figure that out, my harp has just been resting on the mounts really.

They're the same screws that hold the leg flanges on to base of the case.

#10-32 x 3/4" Phillips Truss Head Machine

[Ben Bove]

The easiest way to go about placing your harp on an 88, is basically what you eluded to.  Align the right side so that the hammers don't get caught on the base of the highest tines, and still strikes the notes without the hammers knocking the springs out of tune.  Once you have that location, secure that side and find the best spot while adjusting the left side.  A very basic way to find the sweet spot is to jam chords in the mid register repeatedly, relatively hard, and you'll find the 'loudest' spot.  Then check for any plunking notes, which may force you to do some very slight movements and get the best spot across the piano.

The sustain pedal rod is very adjustable for different heights.