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  • 1.  Howard secretary desk piano

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-16-2022 23:51
    I just ran into a secretary desk Howard piano. The keyboard swings up and under the direct blow action. When closed it appears to be a desk with 3 drawers.
    8 screws to get it open and access to the action. Structure seems sound. I will try to post photos in a later email.

    Anyone seen one of these? I'm looking for recommendations for easier access for tuning and action work and possible value.

    Thanks for any info, Nancy Salmon RPT
                                     LaVale, MD 21502

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    Nancy M. Salmon, RPT
    Frostburg State University
    LaVale, MD
    301-729-4171
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  • 2.  RE: Howard secretary desk piano

    Posted 08-17-2022 02:24

    I remember meeting one many years ago.

    I don't remember having any trouble taking out some action parts so I can tune it, but the details are a blur by now. It was fun. Short scale?




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  • 3.  RE: Howard secretary desk piano

    Member
    Posted 08-17-2022 10:06
    Nancy... please send some pictures and a serial number. I want to research what sounds like a rare piano. Maybe worth seeing if PTG Museum would like to acquire it some day....

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    James Kelly
    Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
    Pawleys Island SC
    (843) 325-4357
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