Piano History

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Hello,
I came across a 6'3" Everett grand.  The serial # stamped on the plate in the usual place indicates that this piano was built in 1975. The cabinet and action style and general appearance indicate a much older instrument.  I couldn't find any other serial # anywhere else, like on the key slip or end of the key frame, etc.  Piano was "refinished" in the late 1990s.  Attached are a couple pictures of some of the Schwander action.  Any helpful ideas about the age of this instrument?

Thanks in advance.

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Gary Bruce, RPT
Bruce Piano Service
Edmond, OK
405-413-TUNE
www.brucepiano.com
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Gary,

Here's a long shot.

In the Pierce Piano Atlas, 12th Edition, there is a reference in Everett Piano Co. that says "Everett also produced Cable-Nelson pianos".
Following that lead, there is a reference in Cable-Nelson that says, "Some (other name) pianos were made in the Cable-Nelson factory in the 1960s with Everett cast in the plate".

Allowing for the practice of other piano names having been made with Everett cast in the plate could place that piano's date at 1951 using the Cable-Nelson numbers.

(Since you indicated this particular piano was refinished, I conclude you found no trace of a name on the fall board.)

That's about it from me.

Keith McGavern, RPT
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
kam544@allegiance.tv
[Visual Tuning Platform User]
[iRCT & OnlyPure ]

Original Message:
Sent: 07-29-2014 00:19
From: Gary Bruce
...  Any helpful ideas about the age of this instrument?

Or, it may have been built by Yamaha, as they acquired the name in 1973 and Pierce says that there were a few grands built in Japan that bears the name Everett.

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Vince Mrykalo RPT
Provo, Utah
www.mrykalopiano.com
Visit my blog at: www.mrykalopiano.blogspot.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-29-2014 00:19
From: Gary Bruce
Subject: Everett Mystery

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussions: 731-Central Oklahoma and Piano History .
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Hello,
I came across a 6'3" Everett grand.  The serial # stamped on the plate in the usual place indicates that this piano was built in 1975. The cabinet and action style and general appearance indicate a much older instrument.  I couldn't find any other serial # anywhere else, like on the key slip or end of the key frame, etc.  Piano was "refinished" in the late 1990s.  Attached are a couple pictures of some of the Schwander action.  Any helpful ideas about the age of this instrument?

Thanks in advance.

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Gary Bruce, RPT
Bruce Piano Service
Edmond, OK
405-413-TUNE
www.brucepiano.com
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Those Yamaha Everetts are actually quite nice. I only have one in my clientele, but it is a pleasure to work on. Basically a Yammy with an Everett on the plate and fall board. ------------------------------------------- Patrick Draine Billerica MA 978-663-9690 -------------------------------------------
Original Message: Sent: 07-31-2014 00:39 From: Vincent Mrykalo Subject: Everett Mystery Or, it may have been built by Yamaha, as they acquired the name in 1973 and Pierce says that there were a few grands built in Japan that bears the name Everett. ------------------------------------------- Vince Mrykalo RPT Provo, Utah www.mrykalopiano.com Visit my blog at: www.mrykalopiano.blogspot.com I would never join an organization that would have someone like me as a member. (Groucho Marx) -------------------------------------------
Original Message: Sent: 07-29-2014 00:19 From: Gary Bruce Subject: Everett Mystery This message has been cross posted to the following Discussions: 731-Central Oklahoma and Piano History . ------------------------------------------- Hello, I came across a 6'3" Everett grand. The serial # stamped on the plate in the usual place indicates that this piano was built in 1975. The cabinet and action style and general appearance indicate a much older instrument. I couldn't find any other serial # anywhere else, like on the key slip or end of the key frame, etc. Piano was "refinished" in the late 1990s. Attached are a couple pictures of some of the Schwander action. Any helpful ideas about the age of this instrument? Thanks in advance. ------------------------------------------- Gary Bruce, RPT Bruce Piano Service Edmond, OK 405-413-TUNE www.brucepiano.com -------------------------------------------

But, I have never seen a repetition like this one with the extra lever (knuckle) on top between the jack and the hammer.  Schwander action, old style keybed, pedal lyre, etc.  Not a 1970's construction.

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Gary Bruce, RPT
Bruce Piano Service
Edmond, OK
405-413-TUNE
www.brucepiano.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-31-2014 20:32
From: Patrick Draine
Subject: Everett Mystery

Those Yamaha Everetts are actually quite nice. I only have one in my clientele, but it is a pleasure to work on. Basically a Yammy with an Everett on the plate and fall board.

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Patrick Draine
Billerica MA
978-663-9690
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Time to contact Jack Wyatt

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Larry Messerly, RPT
Bringing Harmony to Homes
www.prescottpiano.com
larry@prescottpiano.com
928-445-3888
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Original Message:
Sent: 7/31/2014 11:56:06 PM
From: gary@brucepiano.com
Subject: RE: Everett Mystery

But, I have never seen a repetition like this one with the extra lever (knuckle) on top between the jack and the hammer.  Schwander action, old style keybed, pedal lyre, etc.  Not a 1970's construction. ------------------------------------------- Gary Bruce, RPT Bruce Piano Service Edmond, OK 405-413-TUNE www.brucepiano.com -------------------------------------------
Original Message: Sent: 07-31-2014 20:32 From: Patrick Draine Subject: Everett Mystery Those Yamaha Everetts are actually quite nice. I only have one in my clientele, but it is a pleasure to work on. Basically a Yammy with an Everett on the plate and fall board. ------------------------------------------- Patrick Draine Billerica MA 978-663-9690 -------------------------------------------

Gary,

I'll agree with you on that one. I too have never seen an action with an extra lever like that. Almost looks like ... uh, never mind.

Anyhow, the closest I've come to a somewhat similar arrangement is the following:

Vose & Sons, Style 51 Grand Piano
   Serial #101883, Year made 1930
    with a Finholm Grand Piano Action

Keith McGavern, RPT
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
kam544@allegiance.tv
[Visual Tuning Platform User]
[iRCT & OnlyPure ]

Original Message:
Sent: 07-31-2014 23:56
From: Gary Bruce
...  I have never seen a repetition like this one with the extra lever (knuckle) on top between the jack and the hammer.  ...

Finholm Grand Piano Action

Here's a more exact link to that

Vose & Sons, Style 51 Grand Piano

Keith McGavern, RPT
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
kam544@allegiance.tv
[Visual Tuning Platform User]
[iRCT & OnlyPure ]

Original Message:
Sent: 08-01-2014 00:17
From: Keith McGavern
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Vose & Sons, Style 51 Grand Piano
   Serial #101883, Year made 1930
    with a Finholm Grand Piano Action