Pianotech

  • 1.  Looking for Fred H. Grau

    Member
    Posted an hour ago
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    Mr Grau left his name on the side of a key stick after reconditioning my model O in 1987. I thought it would be nice to say hello, and let him know that the piano is still in excellent condition, apart from the action and damper system (which are overdue for rebuilding anyway).

    Also written on the key is "Baldwin Piano Co., Cincinnati, Ohio". Does this mean that they serviced this piano before Mr Grau? Or sold it new or pre-owned



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    Benjamin Lian
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  • 2.  RE: Looking for Fred H. Grau

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 8 minutes ago

    I don't have a sure answer just some thoughts.

    I usually associate "Model O" with Steinway -- is your piano a Baldwin or a Steinway?  I'm not aware of Baldwin ever reconditioning Steinways at their factory, but it's certainly possible such a thing could have happened...



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    Nathan Monteleone RPT
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