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Shoninger
Original Manufacturer of this brand-name--National Piano Corp.
Established--1937 in New York, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--Mansfield, Newby & Evans, Charmette.
Other manufacturers of this brand-name--
Established--1937 in New York, NY.
Other brand-names used by this manufacturer--Mansfield, Newby & Evans, Charmette.
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.
40" Shoninger Console #37671
Black lacquer cabinet. Built in 1960. Restored by Ray’s Piano Service, Winter 2002-2003
Black lacquer cabinet. Built in 1960. Restored by Ray’s Piano Service, Winter 2002-2003
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:
Recondition Action—Clean, reshape hammers, tighten all screws, replace defective parts.
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
Refinish--Dismantle cabinet. Repair cabinet where needed. Strip and sand. Apply black stain and sealer. Apply black lacquer. Apply clear lacquer. Install new rubber buttons, nameboard felt, and fallboard decal. Reassemble.
Recondition Action—Clean, reshape hammers, tighten all screws, replace defective parts.
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
Refinish--Dismantle cabinet. Repair cabinet where needed. Strip and sand. Apply black stain and sealer. Apply black lacquer. Apply clear lacquer. Install new rubber buttons, nameboard felt, and fallboard decal. Reassemble.
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