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- by Barrie Heaton
- 23 Feb 2004, 09:04
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Bansall London
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9454
- by Barrie Heaton
- 22 Feb 2004, 15:06
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Announcement for the DGX-200
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8861
- by Barrie Heaton
- 22 Feb 2004, 14:25
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Bansall London
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9454
- by Barrie Heaton
- 20 Feb 2004, 21:40
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Yamaha U1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9049
- by Barrie Heaton
- 20 Feb 2004, 21:32
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: yamaha U3 model changes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13277
- by Barrie Heaton
- 20 Feb 2004, 19:41
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Yamaha U1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9049
- by Barrie Heaton
- 20 Feb 2004, 19:07
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Schreiber of London
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6465
I have only ever tuned one well still do, it is in Burnley just your typical 70s teak piano nothing special stays in tune quite well – but it is had to give a general opinion on a make if you have only worked on one of them – Find out when they last had it tuned and by who then phone up the tuner an...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 20 Feb 2004, 18:57
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: yamaha U3 model changes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13277
- by Barrie Heaton
- 20 Feb 2004, 18:48
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Attn: Barrie Heaton
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5996
I have recommended other retailers as well and some not on the site but MB is giving a 5 year Guarantee on secondhand pianos However...... one of my clients got a very nice U3 piano from here and they live near Wigan http://www.fulcher-music.co.uk/ site being redone Address Mr. M. Fulcher Tree Tops,...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 18 Feb 2004, 20:16
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Edwin Harper Piano
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7450
- by Barrie Heaton
- 18 Feb 2004, 20:10
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: yamaha U3 model changes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13277
- by Barrie Heaton
- 18 Feb 2004, 09:05
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Eavestaff MiniPiano Pianette
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17145
Yours is the first model with the pins under the keybed the serial number is there and is shown in your flash move however, the number is not showing up well As to your other question the soundbord is the large board behind the action you can see the action in your move as you took off the back pane...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Feb 2004, 23:12
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: August Forster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5107
Try there web site for history http://www.august-foerster.de/
It is in English
As to spending money on the piano hard to say with out looking at it and when the works is done all depends on what is done and by whom on what the piano will be worth
Barrie,
It is in English
As to spending money on the piano hard to say with out looking at it and when the works is done all depends on what is done and by whom on what the piano will be worth
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Feb 2004, 22:52
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: E.Zuner piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6536
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Feb 2004, 22:49
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Choice of new conservatory grand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8967
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Feb 2004, 23:54
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: E.Zuner in Wien !!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6894
Can’t find any info on the make as for parts any supply house can match the parts for you at a price
You cold try asking at www.pianonews.de to see if they know of the make
Barrie,
You cold try asking at www.pianonews.de to see if they know of the make
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Feb 2004, 23:46
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Camp & Co. History
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23523
The company was around in 1880 serial numbers 35817 would date it c1904 In 1917 the serial numbers jumped back to four digits starting at 3000 this would indicate a change in ownership Now according to Pierce the Piano company Estey Pianos had some involvement now they had 2 sets of numbers the seco...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Feb 2004, 23:15
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Yamaha CLP-120
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9331
http://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/
Rimmers Music will beat any genuine price given by any other retailer - AND THATS A PROMISE
See if they can
Barrie,
Rimmers Music will beat any genuine price given by any other retailer - AND THATS A PROMISE
See if they can
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 13 Feb 2004, 20:08
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: piano looking for a home
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6214
- by Barrie Heaton
- 09 Feb 2004, 21:27
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upgrade from Welmar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 38473
- by Barrie Heaton
- 09 Feb 2004, 21:15
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice on purchasing our first and maybe last piano?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24188
- by Barrie Heaton
- 09 Feb 2004, 20:34
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Where can I learn/study piano tuning & repair?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22870
There use to be a course at Leeds uni but no longer, you will have to go south of Crew and learn to live with watered down beer and soggy chips there is a list of collages on here
http://www.uk-piano.org/college.html
If you can get the funding Hereford is good
Barrie,
http://www.uk-piano.org/college.html
If you can get the funding Hereford is good
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 09 Feb 2004, 11:00
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: chappell piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5047
- by Barrie Heaton
- 09 Feb 2004, 10:58
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upgrade from Welmar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 38473
You are aware the Yamaha owns 40% + of Kembles and quite a few of the parts used in a Kemble come for Yamaha However, the Kemble family still run the place and they only choose the better bits from Yamaha It is a sad fact that the Welmars that came out of the factory at Woodchester were a disappoint...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 07 Feb 2004, 20:11
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Broadwood Colonial Boudoir Grand c1880's
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7506
Broadwoods never made 2 of anything 2000 yes but not 2 Your piano was made in c1885 As to it being rare no there are many grands still in working order in the UK of that age Photos would help determining if it is the real thing if you need a full report you can contact Bill or Broadwoods, Broadwoods...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 07 Feb 2004, 13:28
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Kemmler Upright with iron frame and birdcage action
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13910
There are no published numbers you could look at the Overdamper Action (Birdcage to you ) as see if there is a serial number on there however , you will need to remove the action or at the very least pull it forward and the is best done by your tuner because if the tapes have perished you will find ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 07 Feb 2004, 13:19
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Price of Pianos in UK?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15227
Up north you will find it difficult to find a dealer who as more that two of the brands you have named your best bet it treat your self to a show in London and Visit Chappells of Bond street, ( for Kembles and Yamahas) Bluthners for the Imlar and Steinways for the Boston Jaques Samuel Pianos for Bec...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 07 Feb 2004, 02:01
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Holland Piano Mfg Co
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11606
- by Barrie Heaton
- 07 Feb 2004, 01:47
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Price of Pianos in UK?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15227
Most manufactures will send you a price list and you’re nearest stockist However, Bluthners uprights start at 12,456 up to 22,920 depend on model and finish a tad more than your budget the Haessler uprights start at 7,102 up to 9,542 again depending on model and finish. The Irmler Start at 2,742 up ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 06 Feb 2004, 16:43
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Trying to sell
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10051
- by Barrie Heaton
- 04 Feb 2004, 23:02
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Approx value of Bluthner grand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9352
Having a piano tuned before selling is normally worth the money spent but spending a shed full of money on it is not worth the investment. However, have you thought of contacting Bluthners to part exchange your piano for a Bluthner upright. You may get 16k for it at auction if you have 2 or 3 who wa...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 04 Feb 2004, 22:39
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Approx value of Bluthner grand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9352
It is even more difficult since you have had the piano restored as how much and the quality of workmanship plays a part with a quality piano like a Bluthner your are far better spending 30 to 60 pounds to get it valued your local tuner or if you live in the south get Mr Julian B. Markson of the Pian...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 04 Feb 2004, 18:47
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upgrade from Welmar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 38473
- by Barrie Heaton
- 03 Feb 2004, 19:55
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Culliford square piano 1785
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14026
Re: Thomas Culliford square pianoforte
A couple more interesting things about this piano...it has no sustain pedal or knee-lever. The sustain mechanism consists of two hand operated levers for the bass and treble, respectively with no way of coupling them together other than pulling them at the same time. Is this typical of this era for...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 03 Feb 2004, 19:14
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upgrade from Welmar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 38473
All depends on what you are restoring in no particular order:
http://www.caradine.co.uk/
http://www.bluthner-piano.co.uk/work-shop/index.html
vay older painos
http://www.squarepiano.co.uk/
http://www.uk-piano.org/broadwood/index.html
Barrie,
http://www.caradine.co.uk/
http://www.bluthner-piano.co.uk/work-shop/index.html
vay older painos
http://www.squarepiano.co.uk/
http://www.uk-piano.org/broadwood/index.html
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 02 Feb 2004, 23:40
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice on purchasing our first and maybe last piano?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24188
- by Barrie Heaton
- 02 Feb 2004, 22:34
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Culliford square piano 1785
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14026
- by Barrie Heaton
- 02 Feb 2004, 22:14
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Yamaha P121 or U1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11141
The P121 is aimed at European preferences for a softer tone and softer lines on the case and is in the midrange the Yamaha V124NT is closer to the U1 and the U1 is the entrance level the professional range See http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-forums/viewtopic.php?t=327 for why we there is different siz...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 02 Feb 2004, 22:03
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upgrade from Welmar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 38473
- by Barrie Heaton
- 01 Feb 2004, 21:00
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice on purchasing our first and maybe last piano?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24188
- by Barrie Heaton
- 01 Feb 2004, 20:10
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice on purchasing our first and maybe last piano?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24188
Hi Barrie Thanks for you speedy reply. Maybe an easier question would be - If it was your money in the same situation as me, what would you buy? All depends on what you like tone wise I am not that keen on Yamahas too bright However, to work on they are great and how much money are we taking 3K 5 o...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 01 Feb 2004, 18:49
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice on purchasing our first and maybe last piano?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24188
Re: Advice on purchasing our first and maybe last piano?
My question is what shall I buy? Are the Yamaha's U1 and U3 good value used? Yes providing they are not too old pre 1975 you can get some good deals However, some dealers are offering new U1s not much more that what some secondhand one are going for. Is the Boston a superior piano to the Yamaha? Ye...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 01 Feb 2004, 16:21
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Gebr. KNAKE - Grand piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6472
- by Barrie Heaton
- 01 Feb 2004, 16:07
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upgrade from Welmar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 38473
What I might do is look for an older classy piano privately that needs a certain amount of restoration but not complete rebuild, get it checked over (report done) and get an idea of what needs doing then negotiate a price accordingly I would get the Reigate workshop (or other recommended place) to ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 01 Feb 2004, 12:19
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: William Squire Upright, more info needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8486
Bill was referring to his to his own pages
http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-gen/index.html
And yes I know that the PM and auto email are not working the ISP has been informed but it is weekend
but you still can post
Barire,
http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-gen/index.html
And yes I know that the PM and auto email are not working the ISP has been informed but it is weekend
but you still can post
Barire,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 30 Jan 2004, 15:07
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Cable Company Chicago - Upright
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5272
- by Barrie Heaton
- 29 Jan 2004, 18:10
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Aucher Freres
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10723
You mean the spelling in Pierce of “Aucher Freres” on page 24 is wrong! bouncybunny was asking about a Aucher Freres upright or are we looking at something else. Yes you are correct a “Yacht Pianos” would be more accurate term. However, pianos with a foldaway keyboards are often called ships pianos!...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 28 Jan 2004, 21:20
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Aucher Freres
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10723
They were one of the first piano manufactures in France to make a pianos with a folding keyboard (ships piano ) serial number 10.517 would place the piano at c 1905 not 1848 the company was established in 1845 I would try one of the French museums There are five piano museums in France four in Paris...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 27 Jan 2004, 19:11
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Choosing my new baby grand piano
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19659
- by Barrie Heaton
- 27 Jan 2004, 19:01
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: What were the cases of a Broadwood pianos made of in 1817
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13321
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