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Fischer
Original Manufacturer of this brand-name--J. & C. Fischer
Established--1883, by John and Charles Fischer, in New York, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--American Piano Co. (1908-), Aeolian-American (1932-), Baldwin (1995-), Gibson Guitars (2001-).
Established--1883, by John and Charles Fischer, in New York, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--American Piano Co. (1908-), Aeolian-American (1932-), Baldwin (1995-), Gibson Guitars (2001-).
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.
56" Fischer Upright #83316
Tall, beautifully carved oak cabinet. Built in 1889 by Fischer, New York. Restored by Ray’s Piano Service.
Tall, beautifully carved oak cabinet. Built in 1889 by Fischer, New York. Restored by Ray’s Piano Service.
IMPROVEMENTS:
Dismantle, Clean—Dismantle. Clean interior. Check casters, replace if necessary. Rebuild pedal mechanisms, install new pedals.
Restring, Repin—Remove original strings, pins, and plate; repair and refinish soundboard and bridges, re-install plate, restring and repin.
Recondition action—Tighten action screws. Install new hammers, dampers, bridle tapes, catcher leather. Replace defective parts.
Complete Regulation—All adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new, using new underkey punchings. Tune to A-440
Dismantle, Clean—Dismantle. Clean interior. Check casters, replace if necessary. Rebuild pedal mechanisms, install new pedals.
Restring, Repin—Remove original strings, pins, and plate; repair and refinish soundboard and bridges, re-install plate, restring and repin.
Recondition action—Tighten action screws. Install new hammers, dampers, bridle tapes, catcher leather. Replace defective parts.
Complete Regulation—All adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new, using new underkey punchings. Tune to A-440
Selected pictures of the improvement process taken in our shop
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