Broadwood

[Richard Brekne]

Hi Kristinn..

This is actually the first Broadwood square I have run into. I have seen other
squares in years past, but never a broadwood. I run into square very seldom and
never aggree to tune them unless they are in very very good shape. Otherwise I
tell the owner to have them either restored or rebuilt before using them
further. I suppose you have to take a position on this somewhere.. so this is
mine..grin

Kristinn Leifsson wrote:

> 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

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway