DETERMINING PIANO AGE

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Jim asks;

>My question is, what is the rule of thumb, if
>any, on brand names vice stenciled names in determining piano age?

  My rule of thumb, (the Foote-thumb rule), is to go looking for a date on
the action.  It is common for the key maker to date the keys, (look on the
sides of the end keys.

regards,
Ed Foote