Piano History

  • 1.  Tune historical piano?

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 07-28-2022 09:33
    Hello!

    I was visiting a house museum in Berlin, MD (about 20 minutes away from Ocean City, MD), and they have a (they think) 1830s piano from a small manufacturer in Boston that they need tuned. They haven't been able to find anyone able to tune it. I (1) don't have experience with historical pianos (2) didn't bring any tools with me on my vacation anyway and (3) don't live near there, so I thought I'd post here, in case there's anyone able and interested to possibly tune this piano. If it sounds like you might be interested, please contact me, and I can connect you with the museum director. 

    Thanks,
    Erika
    (801) 518-3250
    eroner1@yahoo.com

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    Erika Messenger RPT
    Fairfax VA
    (801) 518-3250
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  • 2.  RE: Tune historical piano?

    Member
    Posted 11-10-2022 20:25
    I know this is a late response but do you know the name on the piano such as Vose and Sons, Babcock and a serial number ? Anne Acker in the Charleston SC/Savannah GA Chapter of PTG is an expert on historical instruments, harpsichords, piano fortes

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