On 4/19/2012 7:58 AM, David Love wrote: > Attached are some photos of a Decker c1884 7’piano. Does anyone know > anything about the construction of these pianos at this time? It appears > that similar in construction to the premodern Steinways in that the open > pinblock is a massive beam that’s mortised into the case with the plate > terminating up against it. The piano is for sale, price undetermined, in > case anyone is interested. It’s not in my immediate vicinity (60 miles > from SF) so I have not seen it in person. > > David Love I'd think there's a nice piano in there somewhere. The only thing I remember specifically about Deckers is the rack and pinion damper adjustment. Get a look at that little gem if you get the chance. Ron N
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC