So where would a Model A1 (approximately 180 cm) made in 1900 fit in? Perhaps it is part of a new series (reletive to those described below) of designs as it has a continuous rim around the tail, but it does have a sharp corner at the high treble end? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Calin Tantareanu" <dnu@fx.ro> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 3:09 AM Subject: Re: Bechstein question Hello! It is probably the piano model; isn't it around 218cm long? Up to around 1902, Bechstein built 5 sizes of grand; these were known as models I to V ('roman' 1-5). The largest was the Model 'I' which was 9ft (275cm) long; Bechstein's Concert Grand. The Model 'II' was 8ft 4in (254cm) long; the Model 'III' was 7ft 8in (234cm) long; the Model 'IV' was 7ft 2in (218cm) long; the Model 'V' - the shortest and most frequently built - was 6ft 7in (200cm) long. These usually don't have a continous rim, but one made of pieces, so the tail has corners. I hope this helps. ---------------------------------------------------- Calin Tantareanu ---------------------------------------------------- e-mail: dnu@fx.ro http://calintantareanu.tripod.com ---------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: David Love To: Pianotech Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 6:49 AM Subject: Bechstein question What does the roman numeral IV printed on the soundboard refer to. David Love
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