89 note scale

[Stephen Airy]

--- Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Airy" <stephen_airy@yahoo.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: November 03, 2001 4:26 PM
> Subject: Re: 89 note scale
> 
> 
> >
> > Just off the top of my head.
> 
> Well, you might want to give some thought to the
> problems involved before
> you start building.
> 
> 
> >
> > Basically I'd like
> > either the A0 string length (low A on a normal
> 88-key
> > piano) to be longer than the same note in the 1924
> 11
> > foot 8 inch Challen baby (yes, I know I should say
> > "concert"...) grand....
> 
> I'm sure you've considered the reasons why only one
> was built.

Actually, I don't know the reasons, and would be glad
to find out.

Also, I am curious as to where that piano is now, what
shape it's in, and if it would be sold in its current
condition how much (not including shipping charges) I
would expect to pay for it.  Also, I am wondering what
the stringing arrangement on it is.

> 
> 
> >
> > Would it be on the Journal reprints CD by any
> chance?
> > If so, what should I search for?
> 
> They should be and I don't know. You have the titles
> of the articles and the
> issues in which they appear.
> 
> Del
> 


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