Kranich and Bach Plate Crack

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Les Smith wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Sep 1998, Michael Jorgensen wrote:
>
> > Wait a minute,  Didn't Del, one of the alpha pianopersons on this list
> > once rebuild a Brambach just to see what could be done with it?? or am I
> > remembering wrong?
> >
> > -Mike Jorgensen
>
> ....As you would expect from a top-notch professional's
> interminable inquiries into the mysteries of piano construction, Del's
> eventually led him to a perfect assessment of the Brambach's value as
> a musical instrument and an understanding of how to best put it to
> use. Ask him about the out-door sign advertising his business! :)
>
> Les Smith--continuing to learn every day!

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We kind of inherited a sub-five foot Brambach grand that I considered
redesigning and remanufacturing.  After evaluating the original design we've
decided to hold on to it until we need an outdoor sign.  We're going to
weather-proof it and put it on a pole.

PS.  I'm still interested in the challenge, though.  I'm just not willing to
waste the time and effort on a piano that short and that badly designed.
So...what were the longest Brambachs made?

Del