[CAUT] Is it NY or Hamburg?

[Ted Sambell]

Hi Mark.

The piano does sound like a Hamburger (sorry, I couldn't resist). Two ways of telling is that the name "Steinway" on the plate is in large letters ahead of the top section tuning pins, usually raised and in a straight line. The other clue is the key buttons, which are rounded at each end, unlike NY Steinways which are cut almost square. The springs were common on the smaller grands, especially 'O's .

Regards, Ted
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Cramer 
  To: CAUT 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:33 AM
  Subject: [CAUT] Is it NY or Hamburg?


  We have a 1920’s M here that I’m cracking open for the first time. 

   

  The front key-pins are .129” and the wippen flanges have assist springs throughout all 88 notes. 

   

  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.

   

  How can I determine whether this piano was made in New York or Hamburg? 

   

  Thanks,

  Mark Cramer,

  Brandon University   
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