[pianotech] Decker 7' Grand

[Joseph Garrett]

David Love said: 
"Attached are some photos of a Decker c1884 7'piano. Does anyone know
anything about the construction of these pianos at this time? It appears
that similar in construction to the premodern Steinways in that the open
pinblock is a massive beam that's mortised into the case with the plate
terminating up against it. The piano is for sale, price undetermined, in
case anyone is interested. It's not in my immediate vicinity (60 miles from
SF) so I have not seen it in person."

David,
Only see one photo.<G> It depends on wether it is a Decker Bros. or a
Decker & Sons. The former is somewhat less in quality than the later, imo.
They were behemoths, made with meticulous craftsmanship...at least, those
that I've seen. Usually odd action designs and configurations. ...kinda
like some of the Mathushek stuff. Small company, but high end stuff
...usually. Of course we do not know what the past century has done to
it.<G> Needs a look-see. "60 miles from SF"?? Sheesh! I travel that far,
daily! Get out of the city and breath some clean air David!<G>
Regards,
Joe 


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
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