At 18:56 3/26/2006, you wrote: >Hello Listees, > >I've a question for those of you who have working knowledge of old, Really >Olde, Chickerings. I'm looking at an approx. 8' Chickering, #20961, late >1850's as a potential for myself, in my home. It needs everything, flat >strung (is that right, Ron?) haven't seen the action, but am wondering what >potential pitfalls this instrument may have that other rebuilds in general >might not. One area of concern (I've heard) is that there may be difficulty >in removing the plate. Anyone know of this as a consistent problem in old >Chickering grands? Anything else I may want to watch out for? > >Thanks all, >William R. Monroe Right about now, I'd bet that Gordon Stelter could give you an earful re:older model Brown action contained therein... Conrad Hoffsommer You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.
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