Bechstein question

[Calin Tantareanu]

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Hello!

It is probably the piano model; isn't it around 218cm long?
Up to around 1902, Bechstein built 5 sizes of grand; these were known as =
models I to V ('roman' 1-5).=20
The largest was the Model 'I' which was 9ft (275cm) long; Bechstein's =
Concert Grand.=20
The Model 'II' was 8ft 4in (254cm) long;=20
the Model 'III' was 7ft 8in (234cm) long;=20
the Model 'IV' was 7ft 2in (218cm) long;=20
the Model 'V' - the shortest and most frequently built - was 6ft 7in =
(200cm) long.=20

These usually don't have a continous rim, but one made of pieces, so the =
tail has corners.

I hope this helps.



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  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: David Love=20
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  Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 6:49 AM
  Subject: Bechstein question


  What does the roman numeral IV printed on the soundboard refer to.

  David Love

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