Broadwood

vanbrussel vanbrussel@EURONET.NL
Sat, 02 Dec 2000 19:27:25 +0100



> From: Kristinn Leifsson <istuner@islandia.is>
> Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2000 16:35:27 +0000
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Broadwood
> 
> Hi Richard and list,
> 
> do you see these instruments often?
> 
> I only saw one at Madame Tussaudīs, 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.



Broadwood came from Schotland......

Martin




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
> 
> 



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