Baldwin R? Or is it an H?

David Porritt dporritt@post.cis.smu.edu
Thu, 06 Mar 1997 07:29:15 -0600 (CST)


Some of the early "Hs" had the letter "H" cast in the plate in the very
tail behind the bass bridge.  Check there.

dave

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David M. Porritt, RPT
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
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On Wed, 5 Mar 1997 SGrossner@aol.com wrote:

> Dear List:
>
> I have a 5'6 or 5'7" Baldwin here and I was told it was an "R" by a dealer.
> However the string dept at Schaff says it is an "H" because it has 14 wound
> strings in the tenor. (7) Unisons. It is a grand prix model. Anyone out there
> know for sure how to tell? Maybe there is a book with all that info. Comments
> appreciated. REgards all, Sam G. Chicago.
>




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