Odd Bechstein

[justpianos@our.net.au]

This discussion reminds me of reading in Pierce Piano Atlas of the special 
designed pianos supplied to U.S. Forces during Korean War.Anybody know of 
details, manufacturer etc. and whether one may be obtained for a museum.
Bruce Browning-The Piano Tuner





Nichols <nicho@zianet.com> said:

> 
> William,
> 
>     We had one come through the plant about.... uh....10-11 months ago, (I 
> think) that was just "infected" with brass screws and hardware. Looked like 
> something from a WWII bunker. Dealer wanted it just like he sent it, only 
> refinished and some other stuff. I'll look it up Monday, but it sounds like 
> it could be the same one, or a twin. Brass corners and other plate, screwed 
> on, in most cases. 128 screws in the soundboard, more-or-less. Screws all 
> over the rim. At first, it looked like someone's idea of a cool 
> modification, but if I remember, the consensus was it was a factory 
> feature. Truly unique instrument.
> 
> Happy New Year,
> Guy Nichols, RPT
> Ft. Stinkin' Desert, NM
> 
> 
> At 03:57 PM 12/31/2004 -0600, you wrote:
> >List,
> >
> >Today, while out looking around, I stopped at a store that had a 
refurbished
> >1926 Bechstein (5 1/2' - 6').  I really did not look closely at this
> >instrument, but am planning on going back and getting a few photos for the
> >list.  It was something I had never before seen on anything, let alone a
> >Bechstein.
> >
> >This piano had those lovely waterfall keytops - tacked to the keysticks.
> >Two brads on the bottom of the keyfront, one at the tail?!?!?!?  Also had
> >some brass hardware on the outside of the case, like at the treble end, on
> >the bottom corner just behind the front leg.  Also had numerous brass wood
> >screws around the perimeter of the case, top and bottom.  
Most "interesting"
> >were the lines of brass screws that could be seen in the soundboard as you
> >look down into the piano - seemed to be along the lines that the ribs would
> >follow.
> >
> >I have so little experience with Bechsteins, that I'm just "wondering" - is
> >it possible any of this is original design, or did someone really %*&^*$
> >this thing up?  I'll try and get some photos soon (I don't have a digital
> >camera, so it may be a while).  Any thoughts?
> >
> >William R. Monroe
> >Madison, WI
> >Assoc.
> >
> >
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