CBH English Square Pianoforte double action

[WinterFrank]

Yes... that was a F... =)

hehe still I would like to hear more about it :(

[KMNKeybordValt]

Can you make a video on the rest of the piano i want to hear how the rest of it sounds. It has such a Deep Bass for a Square grand

[hpschdnu]

Yes, it's a particularly nice square piano. Unfortunately, though, I'm unable to record more of it for you as it found its new home in Kentucky in April 2007.

[KMNKeybordValt]

Thats Good News. Doyou guys eventualy get more of those piano?

[FernandRaynaud]

Thank you so much for all these instructive videos. I have always wanted to see some of the actions up close, any additional ones you post will be welcome! For instance showing how to install double clavichord strings through the "wavy fabric thing".

[hpschdnu]

Thanks for your feedback. I have several others up my sleeve, so stay tuned!

[wolfgang7445]

Harpsichords and Fortepianos own modern Pianos if you ask me, bulky awful sounding things

[Pianowrestler]

That F sounded like an E! It this the original way of tuning for an instrument of the first half of the 19th century?

[hpschdnu]

This piano was restrung @ A425, a commonly used pitch for such instruments. While it's a good deal flatter than the usual modern A440, it's not quite as low as an E would be, though.

[Pianowrestler]

Then my own piano (a modern, poor Yamaha) must be out of tune! Honestly, it sounds much more like an E than a F to me!

[JustinComparable]

Very strong overtones, almost sounds like two notes be depressed. are you a builder?

[hpschdnu]

Yes, early pianos with their openwound bass strings have much more bite than a modern piano. Yes, I am a harpsichord builder, but few makers would contemplate building this sort of instrument today because decent originals are still reasonably available.