[CAUT] Is it NY or Hamburg?

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Mark Cramer wrote:
> We have a 1920’s M here that I’m cracking open for the first time.
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> The front key-pins are .129” and the wippen flanges have assist springs 
> throughout all 88 notes.
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> The rebound cloth in the repetition windows are a very worn, 
> original-looking purple material, however the flange screws are obvious 
> replacements. The piano was overhauled in the 70’s.
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> How can I determine whether this piano was made in New York or Hamburg?
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> Thanks,
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> Mark Cramer,
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> Brandon University   
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Call Steinway w/serial #, and ask.
It looks like their website only has age, not origin.


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