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♫ Age of Piano – One of the most misunderstood aspects of pianos. When looking at a used piano, the condition is everything! A 20 to 30 year old piano in great condition is equivalent to a 2 or 3 year old car in new condition. For all intents and purposes they are essentially new.
♫ Temperature/ Moisture Extremes – Pianos that have been subjected to extensive moisture exposure will often develop serious problems. Rust and corrosion on the tuning pins, coils and strings can make a piano un-tunable. Moisture exposure to the tuning pins in the pinblock can also make pianos un-tunable. Similarly, extreme dryness can cause the wood in the action to dry out and get brittle. The keys and the entire action can develop clicks, buzzes and various other sounds.
Little Known Facts
♫ The term “Grand” was first used in 1977.
♫ Chickering is generally considered to be the first American Piano Maker.
♫ Most of Beethoven’s compositions were created on pianos built by a woman, Nanette Streicher.
♫ Spinets were made as early as 1789.
♫ Yamaha was the first piano maker in Japan (established 1887).
♫ In 1912, Meister piano advertised a new piano for $175.00, $l.00 a week or $5.00 a month.
♫ While in office, President Abraham Lincoln’s white house piano was a Chickering Grand.
♫ Chickering is generally considered to be the first American Piano Maker.
♫ Most of Beethoven’s compositions were created on pianos built by a woman, Nanette Streicher.
♫ Spinets were made as early as 1789.
♫ Yamaha was the first piano maker in Japan (established 1887).
♫ In 1912, Meister piano advertised a new piano for $175.00, $l.00 a week or $5.00 a month.
♫ While in office, President Abraham Lincoln’s white house piano was a Chickering Grand.
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