Back then pitch was A-435Hz, but almost all uprights from after the turn of the century can go up to A-440Hz. Treat it as a careful pitch raise. James James Grebe Since 1962 Piano Tuning & Repair Creator of Handsome Hardwood Products( 314) 608-4137 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! www.grebepiano.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <reggaepass at aol.com> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 6:40 AM Subject: pitch of old upright > List, > > A client has a Reed and Sons upright, made in Chicago in?1907.? It was > last tuned three years ago, but is currently 20 to 45 cents flat.? > Features include a full plate, agraffes throughout the tenor and treble, > continuous brass hammer rail flange, and balance rail pins that start at > the top of the keys and protrude?UP into the balance rail .? Does anyone > know what pitch this instrument is designed for? > > Thanks, > > Alan Eder >
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