Those were called theatrical uprights and other attachments were connected to the pedals like a ukelano, felt mute. Precursor of orchestrians geared for accompanying silent movies. James James Grebe Est. 1962 Piano Tuner-Technician Creator of Custom Caster Cups Creator of fine Writing Instruments Theatre and Theatre Organ Historian www.grebepiano.com 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 (314) 608-4137 Become what you believe ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>; <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:48 PM Subject: [pianotech] wing and sons upright List, Does anyone know anything about a 5 pedal Wing and Sons upright? About a 100 years old. I haven't seen it, but 5 pedals are unusual...California piano...apparently... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044
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