| Steinway |
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Model: |
F40 Vertical |
| Year: |
1946 |
| Size: |
44" |
| Color: |
Mahogany/Hepplewhite |
| Serial: |
312193 |
| Warranty: |
5 Yr Daynes |
| Price: |
$4,500 -- if re-finished w/new hammers & strings, price increase to $5,900. |
| Keys: |
Ivory - some chipping, need repair |
| Action: |
Accelerated - needs regulation |
| Pin Block: |
Hard rock maple |
| Strings: |
Older copper & steel, restringing not necessary but advised |
| Soundboard: |
Diaphramatic, one small crack due to age. |
| Encasement: |
Mahogany and carved, refinishing advised |
| Pedals: |
Two - need adjustment |
| Dampers: |
Need adjustment |
| Hammers: |
File & shaping indicated |
| Bench: |
none |
| Note: |
The Steinway console piano of this era was the best of its kind. Designed for homes, this piano has everything that is a Steinway, and this one is no exception. However, it could use some additional minor encasement work.
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