Does the soundboard of a Bechstein grand from 1864 have crowning?

[Ron Nossaman]

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>Newer Bechsteins should have crown, but I'm not so sure that the really 
>old ones were supposed to have it as well. We need an expert opinion here, 
>since old pianos are generally full of surprises.
>
>  Calin Tantareanu


You're right. We need an expert. Attention please - Will anyone on the list 
who worked in the Bechstein belly department between 1863 and 1865 please 
step forward.

Ron N

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