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14 detailed photos of three old pianos, two of which are referred to in my article.
The Lindahl piano had cracks in the wrest plank, two missing strings, and two strings that would not hold pitch. A way around all this was easily found. The missing strings were on different notes in the middle so you could hardly even hear the difference. They didn't need replacing. Rubber mutes were left on the two rogue strings until Russell Parks was able to hammer them in slightly. Re-hydration was also vital. Eventually it held pitch very well.
Moore & Moore upright piano, sold for $400. Poor case, out of tune.
Moore & Moore hammers, newly installed in the late 1990s.
Moore & Moore hammers
Moore & Moore tuning pins. Dusty, but unmarked.
Moore & Moore tuning pins going into the wrest plank. No damage.
Moore & Moore hammers and dampers
Moore & Moore serial number. Use this to find the year of manufacture (opens new window). Follow the link to find where your number is hidden on or inside your piano.
Moore & Moore. Looks better naked, believe me.
Moore & Moore hammers
Lindahl upright piano in Karratha, regional Western Australia. Ivory keys.
Lindahl
Lindahl. They don't make cases like that anymore, do they!
Lindahl
My best piano, ca. 1905 Thurmer upright. $3000 about 20 years ago. Fully-reconditioned inside and out by Dave Carlsen.
