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It definately isn't the original wire. That's the point exactly, probably the piano was in such bad shape because of the wrong wire being used. so next to the pitch the stringing scale is important to know. I'll suggest the book to the restorer, any other info is also very welcome ofcourse thank you...

Hi all, A friend of mine who is a professional piano restorer is currently working on a straight-strung 1840 Broadwood grand, serial number 16000. This grand was previously tuned to A=440hz, which probably was too much for the piano as it nearly collapsed. Now the piano has a new pinblock and severe...

I just bought this piano. Waddington & Sons (Bremar Desk Piano). Someone told me they didn't make too many of these. I bought it from a piano tuner that had it for years in his back room. I believe it was made in the late 30s and early 40s but can't tell the exact year. Can anyone tell me where...