RicB said/asked: "He wants to know what the recommended pitch for this instrument is. Anybody have a clue ? I told him to tune it to 432 - 434 until he had firm information." Since it is confirmed @ 1877, I'd definately recommend 435cps. The Teutonic Pianos were notoriously stronger w/better wire and original pitches going way higher than that. Of course I'd have to take your word on the structural integrity of this instrument. By 1877, I'm pretty sure 435cps was well established on both continents as design pitch. You might contact Bosendorfer, they should have a rough idea what the designed pitch was @ that time. Unless of course, those records were lost. :-( Sounds like a real keeper!<G> Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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