Search found 2 matches

by PossiblePianist
13 Jul 2019, 19:56
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Are Bluthner strings really known to be problematic?
Replies: 5
Views: 13731

Re: Are Bluthner strings really known to be problematic?

Yes, I haven't been able to track it down, but, judging from the "prizes" sticker on the soundboard, I'm guessing it's from the 1920s. I've got a bit more guessing to do, this time about your reply. "BS" is "British Standard"? Hmm, I thought that was why he took strings...
by PossiblePianist
12 Jul 2019, 19:54
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Are Bluthner strings really known to be problematic?
Replies: 5
Views: 13731

Are Bluthner strings really known to be problematic?

I am hoping to replace two (bass) strings on my Bluthner concert grand. My tuner took one of each of the existing strings of the relevant notes and had copies made. On fitting, they broke. He had more made, which also broke (these latter breakages also occurred while he was fitting them). He said th...