Jim asks; >My question is, what is the rule of thumb, if >any, on brand names vice stenciled names in determining piano age? My rule of thumb, (the Foote-thumb rule), is to go looking for a date on the action. It is common for the key maker to date the keys, (look on the sides of the end keys. regards, Ed Foote
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