I just looked at the pics! You should have mentioned that it is an Over-Damper Upright, as well! The String/bridge layout looks like Mathushek-like thinking! Also noticed the hammer boring will be a bit different!<G> As for the dampers, don't expect this one to dampen like a "modern" Upright! Is this a German piano? I Didn't see a name anywhere. (Seems to me the original post mentioned the name...duh on me!) Looks pretty rusty throughout. Best check all the glue joints on this one. It obviously was in the typical "Olde English" Environment. Probably imported here by some "Antique Dealer". :-( Interesting piano. I've run into similar, but with a "Chamber" built into the Soundboard, for the bass bridge(s). As the dog says: "Rotsa Ruck" with this one. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
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