Howard Grand identification

[Mike Bratcher]

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Yes, Howards have tuning pin bushings, and yes, some Howards have no =
support beams.  I have one in the shop now.  I forget if there is =
writing on the plate.  No emblem that reads "From the House of Baldwin".

Mike Bratcher


----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Al Finley=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 11:30 PM
  Subject: Howard Grand identification


  Hi Piano Tech list.=20
  I would like to get your input to help me identify a piano I worked on =
today.  The owners were told it was a Howard grand made by Baldwin.  It =
has been rebuilt and the Howard name is not on it anymore.  It has =
tuning pin bushings, no markings on the plate as to the manufacturer, a =
fall board that folds back on itself and then folds back under.  It has =
no support beams and is about 5' 5" but I didn't measure it, that's just =
an estimate.  Could this be a Howard?  Are there other things to look =
for to help identify it?

   I had my doubts because I know that Baldwin does not have tuning pin =
bushings (at least not in models that I'm aware of).  Also, I know of no =
models of Baldwins that do not have support beams. =20

  What do you think? =20

  Al F.


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