[pianotech] 1884 Decker 7' piano

[Ron Nossaman]

On 4/19/2012 7:58 AM, David Love wrote:
> 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 Love

I'd think there's a nice piano in there somewhere. The only thing I 
remember specifically about Deckers is the rack and pinion damper 
adjustment. Get a look at that little gem if you get the chance.
Ron N