<html> <body> According to Fine in the '07-'08 Supplement pg28, Bluthner has built a piano that is completely "backwards" especially for left-handed pianists.  It apparently was showcased in a concert where the pianist only had a few hours to practice (I'd like to meet him/her.)  This piano is reported to be available by special order in 6'10", and 9'2" sizes. Andrew Anderson At 04:17 AM 9/29/2007, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">In about 1986 or 7, there was an article in National Geographic about the ivory trade. One of the pictures in that article showed a piano tuner tuning a "left handed" piano. (a reverse photograph). I was hoping the link would show that piano, but, alas, it just made me look like the jerk. Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT Piano Tuner/Technician Honolulu, HI Author of The Business of Piano Tuning available from Potter Press <a href="http://www.pianotuning.com/" eudora="autourl"> www.pianotuning.com</a> -----Original Message----- From: Rob & Helen Goodale <rrg@unlv.nevada.edu> To: Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 6:36 pm Subject: A Backwards piano? Check this out on "Craigs List".  A reverse strung piano?  I like the part that says its strung backwards so that people in southern nations can play music writen in northern Europe.  Of course the best part is how it will fit well in a left-handed house!   Link here: <a href="http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/min/413152288.html"> http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/min/413152288.html</a>   Rob Goodale, RPT Las Vegas, NV <hr> Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free <a href="http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/index.htm?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000970"> AOL Mail</a>! </blockquote></body> </html>