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Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

Also, I have a chart that cross references the case number on the beam underneath with manufacturing years. Not exact but plus or minus a year or so up to about 1908.

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

Craig,

Where would 4765 fall on that chart? Im 98.6% sure that's the case # of the Bechstein B I grew up with. Never had a serial # on it. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Also, I have a chart that cross references the case number on the beam underneath with manufacturing years. Not exact but plus or minus a year or so up to about 1908.

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

Craig,

Where would 4765 fall on that chart? Im 98.6% sure that's the case # of the Bechstein B I grew up with. Never had a serial # on it. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Also, I have a chart that cross references the case number on the beam underneath with manufacturing years. Not exact but plus or minus a year or so up to about 1908.

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

I re-read your post and realized that I read too quickly. That number would indicate a date of about the 1889 or 1890. The Model B was introduced in 1902, but there was a model of the same size prior to that called the V (5). It would have had a joint at the tail end rather than a continuous rim.

Craig,

Where would 4765 fall on that chart? Im 98.6% sure that's the case # of the Bechstein B I grew up with. Never had a serial # on it. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Also, I have a chart that cross references the case number on the beam underneath with manufacturing years. Not exact but plus or minus a year or so up to about 1908.

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

If Craig got the scale from Bechstein, it is likely that the sizes they use are not American Wire Gauge, but rather Metric gauge, which are about 1/2 size smaller.

I don't think I have come across a piano that uses #14 AMG in the top few notes - that is pretty heavy wire for up there.

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Jurgen Goering

Original Message:
Sent: 06-21-2025 14:05
From: Craig Miller
Subject: Bechstein A189 String Scale

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

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Craig Miller RPT
Marietta GA
(770) 321-9390

Original Message:
Sent: 06-19-2025 10:23
From: Zhanxi Huang
Subject: Bechstein A189 String Scale

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

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Zhanxi Huang
Benxi
86-18741420582
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I was thinking exactly the same thing as Jurgen.

Edit: But additionally, since the original scale for this or any other instrument was calculated using "formulas", it seems like an unusual requirement to not calculate the scale now using formulas. Especially in the bass section, as there is never any data hanging around for original bass scaling.

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2025 00:46
From: Jurgen Goering
Subject: Bechstein A189 String Scale

If Craig got the scale from Bechstein, it is likely that the sizes they use are not American Wire Gauge, but rather Metric gauge, which are about 1/2 size smaller.

I don't think I have come across a piano that uses #14 AMG in the top few notes - that is pretty heavy wire for up there.

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Jurgen Goering

Original Message:
Sent: 06-21-2025 14:05
From: Craig Miller
Subject: Bechstein A189 String Scale

I have an 85 note model A from 1896. Bechstein provided me with a stringing scale many years ago. This is what they sent:

14-2 14.5-2 15-6 15.5-6 16-9 16.5-4 17-11 17.5-6 18-4 19-6 20-2 21-2 

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Craig Miller RPT
Marietta GA
(770) 321-9390

Original Message:
Sent: 06-19-2025 10:23
From: Zhanxi Huang
Subject: Bechstein A189 String Scale

Does anyone have the string scale data for the Bechstein grand piano A189? The original string gauge markings were completely covered when the cast iron plate was repainted, and the owner would like to use only the official factory specifications - not values calculated using formulas or estimates.

Thanks

:)

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Zhanxi Huang
Benxi
86-18741420582
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