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Decker Bros.
Original Manufacturer of this brand-name--The Decker Bros. Piano Company
Established--1862, by David and John Becker, in New York, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--
Established--1862, by David and John Becker, in New York, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--
Source: Pierce Piano Atlas, 12th Edition (2008, Larry Ashley Publisher, Albuquerque, NM).
Note: To obtain the age of your piano and details about the manufacturer, click: Pierce Piano Atlas--"the world's most authoritative publication on piano manufacturers, past and present." To learn how a piano works and how to go about buying one, we encourage you to purchase The Piano Book.
Note: To obtain the age of your piano and details about the manufacturer, click: Pierce Piano Atlas--"the world's most authoritative publication on piano manufacturers, past and present." To learn how a piano works and how to go about buying one, we encourage you to purchase The Piano Book.
Decker Square Grand #5382
Elegant rosewood cabinet. Built in 1869. Reconditioned by Ray's Piano Service in 2004.
Elegant rosewood cabinet. Built in 1869. Reconditioned by Ray's Piano Service in 2004.
SPECIAL NOTE:
As a rule, we are reluctant to service square grand pianos because parts are unavailable, and because most older square grand pianos no longer play well due to wear and age of moving parts. We felt this square grand had potential, and that we would not need to make too many parts in the reconditioning process. We arranged with the owner to charge for our time spent on the job, and we did not provide the normal one-year guarantee on our improvements. Nevertheless, we were pleased with the final result--and the client was delighted! All the keys now play, and the dampers work quite well also.
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:
Recondition action—Tighten all screws, reshape hammers, repair or replace defective parts.
Complete Regulate—All adjustments to ensure that piano plays well. Install new underkey punchings. Tune to pitch.
As a rule, we are reluctant to service square grand pianos because parts are unavailable, and because most older square grand pianos no longer play well due to wear and age of moving parts. We felt this square grand had potential, and that we would not need to make too many parts in the reconditioning process. We arranged with the owner to charge for our time spent on the job, and we did not provide the normal one-year guarantee on our improvements. Nevertheless, we were pleased with the final result--and the client was delighted! All the keys now play, and the dampers work quite well also.
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:
Recondition action—Tighten all screws, reshape hammers, repair or replace defective parts.
Complete Regulate—All adjustments to ensure that piano plays well. Install new underkey punchings. Tune to pitch.
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