Mix Margaret Dylan Jones

14 detailed photos of three old pianos, two of which are referred to in my article.

The Lindahl piano had cracks in the wrest plank (tuning pin block), two missing strings, and two strings that would not hold pitch. A way around all this was easily found. The missing strings were on different notes in the middle so you could hardly even hear the difference. They didn't need replacing. Rubber mutes were left on the two rogue strings until Russell Parks was able to slightly hammer in the pins. Re-hydration was also vital. Eventually it held pitch very well.

Moore & Moore upright piano, sold for $400. Very poor case, out of tune.

Moore & Moore hammers, newly installed in the late 1990s.

Moore & Moore hammers

Moore & Moore tuning pins. Dusty, but unmarked.

Moore & Moore tuning pins going into the wrest plank. No damage.

Moore & Moore hammers and dampers. All the dampers connected with the strings.

Moore & Moore serial number. Use this to find the year of manufacture  (opens new window). Follow the link to find where your number is hidden on or inside your piano.

Moore & Moore. Looks best half naked, believe me.

Moore & Moore hammers

Lindahl upright piano in Karratha, regional Western Australia. Ivory keys.

Lindahl

Lindahl. They don't make cases like that anymore, do they!

Lindahl

My best piano, ca. 1905 Thurmer upright. $2950 about 25 years ago. Fully-reconditioned inside and out by Dave Carlsen.

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