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Kurtzmann
Original Manufacturer of this brand-name--C. Kurtzmann.
Established--1848, by Christian Kurtzmann, in Buffalo, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--Capen, Whitney.
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--Wurlitzer (1935-1938).
Established--1848, by Christian Kurtzmann, in Buffalo, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--Capen, Whitney.
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--Wurlitzer (1935-1938).
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.
58" Kurtzmann Upright #19266
Mahogany veneer cabinet. Built in 1902. Reconditioned by Ray’s Piano Service, Spring 2002.
Mahogany veneer cabinet. Built in 1902. Reconditioned by Ray’s Piano Service, Spring 2002.
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:
Recondition Action—Clean, reshape hammers, tighten all screws, replace defective parts. Install new bass strings.
Complete Regulation—Make adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new: key height, key leveling, hammer blow distance, lost motion, letoff, keydip, sustain, spoons. Tune to A-440
Other—Provide matching bench, refinished
Recondition Action—Clean, reshape hammers, tighten all screws, replace defective parts. Install new bass strings.
Complete Regulation—Make adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new: key height, key leveling, hammer blow distance, lost motion, letoff, keydip, sustain, spoons. Tune to A-440
Other—Provide matching bench, refinished
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