This is the same type of action found in the little Hardman Mini-Pianos of that era.. James James Grebe Est. 1962 Piano Tuner-Technician Creator of Custom Caster Cups Creator of fine Writing Instruments Theatre and Theatre Organ Historian www.grebepiano.com 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 (314) 608-4137 Become what you believe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner at verizon.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 8:14 PM Subject: [pianotech] interesting drop action design List, I've seen a few of these over the years. This from a 1940 Marshall and Wendell spinet. The action (not shown) is a conventional console type action . The whippen cushions sit on these "lifters?" . Easy in and out of the action, but key removal requires removal of each dowel . Aside from that issue (which would be a real pain if you needed to remove the keys) this is a pretty nice design. Jack -- Do you know the maker ? I'm guessing Thayer but I don't know why. Tom --longing to lose money on the slots but stuck at home -- Driscoll
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