Broadwood

[Farrell]

Hi Richard. I was involved with dating a Broadwood a while back. The lady
had been told it was 1824, and I found out it was 1873. My few suggestions
are based on my experience with that piano. Look for the serial number at
the bass end of the pinblock. Examine the plate - cast iron, steel plate,
struts - one piece or sectional, straight strung, action type, number of
keys. Pretty cool pianos. Please post what you find!

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: "PTG" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 11:00 AM
Subject: Broadwood


> 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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