Astin-Weight pianos

PDtek@AOL.COM PDtek@AOL.COM
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 23:53:19 EDT


In a message dated 98-10-22 23:43:02 EDT, you write:

> << Dear List,
>   I have a customer who has become interested in an Astin-Weight upright

If I remember correctly, these pianos derive their large sound from a larger
than normal soundboard. Instead of stopping at the pinblock, it is positioned
behind the pinblock and extends to the top of the piano. Tall bridges are then
used to compensate for the more rearward soundboard placement.

Dave Bunch


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