Fw: Steinway question

[Tom Driscoll]

11:03 PM
Subject: Re: Steinway question


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> Subject: Re: Steinway question
>
>
>> At 08:29 AM 1/17/2007 -0500, you wrote:
>>>How does one tell if a Steinway is from Hamburg? A friend of mine, now 
>>>deceased, always claimed his "B" was a Hamburg Steinway (Off of a cruise 
>>>ship).  His family is now having problems proving this to potential 
>>>buyers.  I've always heard that the Hamburgs had a button lid lock in the 
>>>side curve.  This one doesn't.  I've also heard that there is a different 
>>>profile on the side of the keyboard.  Is this true?  Can you tell from 
>>>the serial number (476778)?  Any other differences?  I'd appreciate your 
>>>input.
>>>
>>>Phil Ryan
>>
>>
>> Call Steinway with the serial number. They should be able to tell you 
>> right away.
>> > Conrad Hoffsommer
>
>    Ditto on Conrad's post.
>    1-800-366-1865
>    Ask for Margaret in customer service.
>    Don't leave a voicemail, just keep trying and get her in person.
>    Very nice Lady.
>    She will tell you Model,where made,when finished and shipped and to 
> what dealer or individual . No more guessing games !
>    I've even had a customer fill in a blank in her geneology chart with 
> the info.
>    Tom Driscoll RPT
>