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Selling my Blthner grand , year of manufacture 1912 , Style 5, 57 , refitted with a renovated, 1930s Blthner roller action ( see photos).
Excellent playability condition. 2 pedals , 88 notes .Serial N 88063.
All monochord bass strings are new and give the piano a very powerful and crisp bass voice for a piano of that size .
I had the roller action restored in 1997 and fitted with new hammers; it has been maintained regularly since . I find it gives the piano a definitely more modern, crisper touch than the older Blthner patent action, but Ill agree that this a matter of taste .
All keys play very smoothly and evenly. Ivories in good condition for age, no chips , keyboard is even and level, all punchings are recent/ new as per photos .
Tuning pins could be original but dont slip and the piano holds its tuning very well.
The soundboard has no visible cracks and produces the characteristic Blthner mellow tone in the medium range .
The case is in good cosmetic condition for its age, no big marks , scratches or dents, and looks like it has certainly been professionally re-ebonised in the recent past. The lid/ fallboard has been visibly touched up slightly less smoothly with black shellac to cover age marks. I would still rate the appearance as 7/10.
All in all this a very good instrument, the cosmetic condition of the case is typical of a piano that was looked after and hasnt been moved around, and the more modern action gives the piano an excellent playability for its age .
Viewings and questions welcome, preferably by competent musicians or well mannered dealers please .
Payment within 48 hours of auction end .
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Category: Musical Instruments:Keyboards and Pianos:Pianos:Grand and Baby Grand Pianos
Location: fairford, Gloucestershire