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Thanks everyone - I am working with the person who has the piano today to get the info like the serial number and get some pictures. I definitely do not want the world to lose this instrument.

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Just got the serial number - 85032. According to the Blutner site that means it is from 1911. Hopefully that is a good thing smile


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My friend who has the piano measured it at 73", so I would assume it is what other folks are calling 6'3" (even though 73 inches is 6'1"). I also have attached a photo - it still looks good.

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Better than expected.

As Marty suggested, I would call the president of the local chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild and ask for the names of rebuilders who might be interested.

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That piano is either a style 7 or style 8. What differentiates the two models is the style 8 has the aliquot stringing, which is a 4th unstruck string that resonates in sympathy with the struck strings. It adds a bit of colour to the sound. The style 7 which doesn't have it, is still a sought-after instrument and can be fully rebuilt to an exceptional standard. The piano probably still has a fine sound, although a rebuild would bring out the exceptional qualities in the piano. It is really important that you don't dump this piano, but find a buyer who wants a project or who wants to enjoy it as it is. I am totally in love with the early 20th Century Bluthners, they were far superior to the models that came later (the style 12 replaced the 7 and 8), and the new model 6, despite having the more modern lattice style plate design, seems to owe more to the style 8 than the models in between.

These pianos have a beautiful sustained singing tone and are amongst the finest instruments ever made, despite the fact that they have a low market value in original condition.


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It does not look like rosewood. It is probably mahogany. Rosewood has dark stripes.


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To close the loop, I found a new home for my old Blüthner through this board, and it is en route to its new home now. Thanks all for the advice - it is definitely not being dumped.

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