Broadwood

[Kristinn Leifsson]

Hi Richard and list,

do you see these instruments often?

I only saw one at Madame Tussaud´s, and one in a restaurant in Inverness in 
Scotland, just by Loch Ness.
That seemed like a funny place for a Broadwood.  Quite out of place.  And, 
what are they worth, when restored (historically speaking).

How many models are there?

Best regards,

Kristinn


At 17:00 2.12.2000 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi list.
>
>Well, I had a chance finally to have a look at this old Broadwood. Looks to
>be in pretty good shape really. A few small cracks in the soundboard and
>pinblock but nothing serious. Case is dinged up a bit but in pretty good
>shape as well. All the origional action parts are there, but the hammer and
>damper felt have had it.
>
>By first look over, this would appear to be a prime candidate for an
>authentic restoration job... ie museum definition of restoration, while
>having very good chances for being made very playable as well.
>
>Cant find the serial number so if any of you can tell me where to look for
>it I would be happy. I will see if I can borrow my sons digital camera and
>take a few pictures for anyone interested.
>
>Also need advice as to what to do about the hammers. I suppose they should
>be re-felted, instead of getting new ones. Stephen Birkett... you out there
>??
>
>--
>Richard Brekne
>RPT, N.P.T.F.
>Bergen, Norway