1875 Steinway Style 2
1st of 11, French Burled Walnut
$135,000 US
"Wouldn't ya like to get your Ole Bear Paws into this Museum Piece?" -- OB

   Topics covered from our research on the next history webpage...  Yeah! Check This Stuff Out!

--  Vintage Instruments Compared to New Instruments           (New versus old?)
--  Suggested Reading for Steinways & used pianos        (Good Research Stuff!)
     including The Piano Book by Mr. Larry Fine, RPT. See: http://www.pianobook.com!
-- Or  where can I find out about my...?               (1888 Fluffendoofel Upgright? or my Packard?)
--  Piano Technicians Guild                    (Linked Website in Our Links! See Main Menu!)
-- Pierce Piano Atlas, 10th Edition                     (the Bible for finding out about your Packard!)
       (go to the Library or the local retail piano store!)
-- Stencil Pianos                                                       (I have this old piano but what is it?)
--  Unusual/Lesser Known Piano Companies          (I have this Packard...)
--  Square Grands (Steinway quit them in 1888!)         (Want to know why?)
--  Birdcage Action or Over Damper System         (pretty archaic mechanism...!)
--  Alternatives to a Steinway                                          (There are alternatives?)
--  Reputable vintage instrument dealer/piano retailer/local crafstman   (Many abound the planet!)

-- Steinway Patents @ Steinway website             (This is great for vintage enthusiasts! Go for it!)

--Well Stupid Bear! What's the best buy on the market in a new Concert Grand?

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