Canadian concert grands

[Michael Gamble]

Hello John & List
I don't know of any 9'ers but I do care for a Heintzman 6'11" No.81385 Model 
G "semi-grand" with Sostenuto and with an agraffed bridge to the top two 
breaks - patented Mar 10 1896. Seems they, like S&S, were greatly given to 
publishing their patents in bass-relief on the frame. I wish there were more 
of these splendid pianos in the UK.
Regards from a warm and sunny Sussex Village
Michael G.(UK)
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Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 6:39 AM
Subject: Canadian concert grands


> "Where the hell did they all disappear to?"
>
> That's the question I had recently from Fred Napoli, author and former 
> overnight radio host. Fred wants to know how many concert grands were 
> built by Heintzman and Mason & Risch, and if other Canadian manufacturers 
> built nine footers as well.
>
> A few may have found their way into U.S. and world markets, so if you've 
> seen a nine foot Canadian, please let me know.
>
>>From the clearing house of knowledge.
>
> John Lillico, RPT
> Oakville, ON
>
>
>