Hi, Could it be those square wippen springs in front of the keys that makes people think this could be the bird cage action of the grand piano ? Just an idea, Pierre -----Message d'origine----- De : pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] De la part de Farrell Envoyé : mardi 3 avril 2007 16:50 À : Pianotech List Objet : Re: bluthner grand ca:1913 Okay, yes, I am familiar with the patent action, but where does the birdcage action come in? And how do you know he is referring to the Patent action? I'm trying for figure out whether it is a grand or upright (like an upright grand). Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- Anyone interested? It's about 6' and needs everything.Birdcage action, aliquot bridge in treble with fourth string, single strung ,nice ivory keys.Owner will consider any offer. Located in South Jersey. Thanks, Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregor _" <karlkaputt at hotmail.com> > It´s called Blüthner Patentmechanik: > > Gregor ----- Original Message ----- From: John Delacour At 8:10 pm -0400 2/4/07, Farrell wrote: Grand piano with a birdcage action? He means the Blüthner Patent Action <http://www.bluthner.co.uk/bluthner/setup.html> fitted to the grands until about 1923. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 3/04/2007 5:32 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 3/04/2007 5:32 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070403/2649b91f/attachment.html
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