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Niendorf
Original Manufacturer of this brand-name--Niendorf Gebr.
Established--1897, in Luckenwald, Germany.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--Riese Hallmann.
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--
Source: Pierce Piano Atlas, 12th Edition (2008, Larry Ashley Publisher, Albuquerque, NM).
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4'9" Niendorf Grand #25652
Mahogany case. Built in 1925. Restored by Ray’s Piano Service, June-August 2006.
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:
Rebuild—Repair and refinish soundboard. Install new pinblock. Restring and repin. Recondition, lubricate pedal mechanisms.
Recondition action—Tighten screws, install new hammers. Replace defective parts.
Regulation—All adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new. Install new underkey punchings. Tune to A-440.
Selected pictures of the improvement process taken in our shop
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Strings & pins removed |
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Plate removed |
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Board repaired with shims |
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Board refinished |
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Knuckles rejuvenated |
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New hammers installed |
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New pinblock cut |
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New pinblock drilled |
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Keytops cleaned & buffed |
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Complete action regulation |
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Dampers re-installed |
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Several tunings |
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