Hey Phil, I agree, that seems odd. Without a doubt, European piano manufacturers were generally behind the evolution of the piano in North America. Can I assume you found what appeared to be a serial number? Where was it? I have a 1900 Bechstein grand model A1. It has a full plate web covering the pinblock. I would hate to believe that Bechstein would go modern with their grands, and not the uprights. Especially the 85-note thing. I really suspect your piano is more like 1880s. Does it have modern capstans or does it have the (oh gosh, what do you call it) screwed down lever thingee that attaches the key to the wippen? My 1900 Becky has modern capstans. Boy, now I re-read your post. I can't imagine it is 1929 - I was thinking the question was just after the turn of the Century (two ago) - 1929, seems near impossible to me. Maybe one of our European contributors can chime in. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- > I met a 1929 Bechstein Upright today. Its condition is pretty remarkable, > but there's a question: > > This piano has an open face pinblock, and it has 85 notes. > > I thought that by 1929, open face pinblocks and 85 note pianos were a > thing of the past..obviously I'm wrong. > > When did open face pinblocks and 85 note pianos become extinct? > > Thanks, > > -Phil Bondi(Fl) >
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