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by IrideA59Lambretta
05 Jan 2010, 22:09
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: USA pianos?
Replies: 9
Views: 12322

Re: USA pianos?

The piano is a 1913. In the "golden age" for this company. Yes, screw stringer like the old John Brindsmeads. It's a much more stable system however. I'm totally sold on this thing. I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. I have loads of pictures of it, and will post once I find the usb cord to ...
by IrideA59Lambretta
04 Jan 2010, 21:50
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: USA pianos?
Replies: 9
Views: 12322

Re: USA pianos?

From my research, all the Americans say that Mason & Hamlins are wonderful pianos.
I guess they were a big competitor with Steinway in their day.
I was just wondering if anyone had seen them across the pond, and had an opinion.


Cheers,
Michael
by IrideA59Lambretta
04 Jan 2010, 20:18
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: USA pianos?
Replies: 9
Views: 12322

USA pianos?

I'm in the market for an old upright. But a nice one. I've been looking at this Mason & Hamlin upright this bloke has for sale down the street from me. It's an old screw stringer (very cool) It's all pretty original, but it still sounds wonderful in my opinion. The board is flawless, but I'm not...