pitch of old upright

[Pianoman]

Back then pitch was A-435Hz, but almost all uprights from after the turn of 
the century can go up to A-440Hz.  Treat it as a careful pitch raise.
James
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <reggaepass at aol.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 6:40 AM
Subject: pitch of old upright


> List,
>
> A client has a Reed and Sons upright, made in Chicago in?1907.? It was 
> last tuned three years ago, but is currently 20 to 45 cents flat.? 
> Features include a full plate, agraffes throughout the tenor and treble, 
> continuous brass hammer rail flange, and balance rail pins that start at 
> the top of the keys and protrude?UP into the balance rail .? Does anyone 
> know what pitch this instrument is designed for?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alan Eder
>