Eavestaff pianos english pianos eavestaff upright piano. History of the eavestaff pianette minipiano uk piano page. Examples of this included placing objects inside the piano to alter its sound. In 1937, a larger eavestaff model called minigrand was introduced, with a more. Simply type in the serial number into the box below then click calculate. The stringed instruments family tree by barrie heaton. Jun, 2017 this piano is in the sue ryder foundation charity shop in dundrum. This studio size overstrungunderdamped piano in a trendy medium elm case is a gem. We have a team of professional inhouse tuners, please book here. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. Percy brasted had discovered a miniature piano made by messrs. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace.
This eavestaff piano has a unique patented design that allows much longer strings in a compact case, giving more depth, resonance and overtones for its size. The piano plays nicely with a light to medium touch weight and a respo. An eavestaff upright mini piano and stool circa 1934 unique art deco mini piano from the company eavestaff with matching stool and attached lamps. Open the bottom door of the piano and look at the right hand side. Smaller pianos art deco became popular, such as the mini piano. We have a drive and it is one flight of normal stairs. A lovely vintage upright minipiano by eavestaff, circa 1940s, finished in a satin dark stained oak case with an 73 note keyboard. Here we have an eavestaff mini royal upright piano, a popular model made in england. The primary factor that sets a minipiano apart from other types of piano is the fact that the sound producing mechanism is positioned below the keyboard, allowing an economical use of space. Just to be clear, this is the us made minipiano built by hardman, peck and co. Eavestaff mini piano reportedly removed from a the piano is in beautiful condition and is a pleasure to both play and listen to details.
Eavestaff miniroyal modern upright piano repolished white satin. Welcome the purpose of this page is to guide an owner of the american build of an eavestaff pianette, through the very basics of pulling it down and doing basic maintenance. The serial number on an eavestaff piano is usually located on the soundboard. This 1938 minipiano has a surprisingly rich, full sound, with a brilliant.
See more ideas about piano, old pianos and piano art. Eavestaff looked just like a writing desk when top lid closed mechanism and strings at the back of the piano, and difficult to tune tuning pins concealed inside a trap door under the keyboard kick plate for pedals, and pedals were often hexagonal or square shaped. This piano is in the sue ryder foundation charity shop in dundrum. The eavestaff piano company was established in 1823 at finsbury park, london. Mar 12, 2009 a very quick note for those folks who are looking for information about pulling apart an eavestaff pianette, the site is here. I love the notion of my brothers old guitar having a history and belonging to someone famous. Upright pianos for sale piano for sale, upright piano, rare antique, keys. The primary factor that sets a minipiano apart from other types of piano. A compact 6 octave mini with a drop action in a medium walnut case. The history of eavestaff pianos includes some photos of the eavestaff mini piano. Keyboard glockenspiel film music books, keyboard, music instruments, my love, toy. Eavestaff miniroyal modern upright piano repolished white.
The first acoustic piano my parents bought when i started piano lessons in the mid1950s was a slightly used 66 key spinet. An eavestaff mini piano made from mahogany in the 1930s. Login register forgotten password my account address book wish list order history downloadsrecurring payments reward points. Im also one of only a handful of people qualified to fit. Piano history pages barries piano tuning and repairing.
Barries piano tuning and repairing in lancashire, piano history. However, it should be remembered that in the 1920s hicks had contracted to make a small piano, strung at the back, of german design. Renttobuy32 per month read about the renttobuy here to buy or rent this piano call 020 8367 2080. Specialist piano dealer and wholesalers with hundreds of secondhand grand and upright pianos. The prepared piano was one that had modifications, making it different than a standard piano. Eavestaff and minipiano serial numbers are the same. Tell us what else you do know and the musical instrument appraiser will be able to better assist. The firm built a variety of upright, grand and player pianos in the early 20th century. Many later mini models 1940s 1970s of the eavestaff and the kemble minx with the mechanism at the front can be tuned, serviced and repaired like any other standard upright piano. Industrial giant aeolian took over the firm during the great depression.
There is no information online about these pianos, and finding a professional who will tune or service them is well nigh impossible. Secondhand eavestaff mini royale upright piano incl stool. Other websites with piano related history piano gen a unique collection of historical articles on british and other piano manufacturers. Albans, hertfordshire delivery65 anywhere in the uk condition. Lundholm of stockholm, from whom the brasteds bought the rights. It was a nice little instrument that served me well for three years. I have absolutely no recollection about who made the piano. Important this item is collection only and is located on the first floor of a house.
The later eavestaff mini royal model is tuned conventionally and much better. The herrburger brooks piano actions by barrie heaton. British collectibles and curiosities 2,377 for sale at. Eavestaff baby grand piano for sale with a satin mahogany. The only noticable defects are at the bottom on the right side, the piano has been close to a heater and the varnish has roughened over a small area. The minipiano is a type of piano patented by the brasted brothers in 1934 under the name of their company eavestaff ltd. Art deco green eavestaff piano eavestaff pianette mini piano art deco. This eavestaff mini piano is a 6 octave size, one of the most compact acoustic pianos you can buy, perfect for those with limited space.
A brief history of pitch what is standard pitch or concert pitch and why do we. This modern 7octave mini is a gem, in a medium mahogany case with a. Eavestaff piano for sale in england pianos gumtree. This piano was made in the 1960s and was one of the first pianos which began to take into. The history of bentley pianos taken from the old bentley catalogues with phots and serial numbers to date your piano. The only noticable defects are at the bottom on the right side, the piano has been close to a. Hardmanpeck manufactured several other brand names including standard, harrington and minipiano. Lovely small mini acoustic pianopianette by eavestaff great soundvibrancy will need retuneservice, but otherwise in fully working order ideal as a beginners instrumentpiano 79 graded hammer action keys damper and sustain pedals working,free collection only. The earlier table top ones pianette from 1934 are not recommended, being strung at the back of the piano. The intention here is to discuss the pianette model which can be tuned at the front by allowing a small flap to drop down, giving you access to pins which completely pass through underneath the keys. Autotone, harrington, hensel, imperial, keystone, madelon. We gave a very old piano mlinipiano the eavestaff pianette.
As a qualified piano technician, i offer a professional piano service whether you own a new steinway concert grand or an old upright piano. The eavestaff mini royale piano as above of the 1930s is not to be confused with other mini pianos of a similar look or style. This elegant piano has a lovely mahogany finish with some signs of wear. Eavestaff miniroyal upright piano with a 85 note keyboard in a white satin cabinet. Bechstein, with a focus on tuning, regulation and voicing. A book of vintage piano pictures october 29 september 4 august 6 july 1. The eavestaff mini royal is one of the first mini piano. Good condition but there are a few marks on the lid. The firm also produced several successful lines of player pianos under brand labels including autotone, playotone, and hardmanduo. The piano was then made only in england, while lundholm contracted to import them and receive a royalty on sales.
See more ideas about piano, binder labels and vintage ads. Eavestaff released two minipianos, the pianette model which i have and the grand royal model which is ugly but works more like a traditional piano. Eavestaff after being repolished and during assembly. Eavestaff miniroyal piano before and after being repolished. If youre looking for a very small 85 note piano, a kemble compact or even zender are a better choice. Eavestaff mini piano tuning by sap piano technik check out more end our offer on. If you think that there are issues with the article, check the reactions ive made below to issues ive already attempted to resolve and please make your own changes to the article or reference me personally at my talk page user. First piano lessonsscenes at a farma series of easy pieces for beginne first piano lessons book 1 composed walter carroll 1940s. I studied piano tuning and restoration in newark on trent, and have also completed specialist courses with yamaha, kawai and c.
Eavestaff pianos information roberts pianos oxford. Although it seems strange in this age of miniskirts, minibudgets, ministrokes and mini cars, eavestaffs ed the use of the prefix mini and, as recently as the sixties, took farfisa to court for calling their organ a minicompact. The first minipiano brought onto the market was known as the pianette model and was enormously popular due to its sleek and fashionable art deco design which was at the time popular in many different fields of art and design. Depending on their make and model, they can offer a rich and satisfying sound for beginners and professional players alike. The intention of this talk page is to provide a forum to discuss any of the issues brought up relating to the article minipiano. This is the renowned sort after mini royal model with the schwander action. History of the piano old antique pianos age of pianos.
You will need to arrange collection with a piano collection firm and advise them that it is on the first floor. Upright and grand piano repair by carljohan forss this piano book. Minipianopianette from about 1935 to 1957 by license from the eavestaff piano. Who invented the piano and the piano history cmuse. Aug 31, 2017 the mini piano is another type, patented by the eavestaff ltd company in 1934. The history of eavestaff pianos includes some photos of the eavestaff minipiano. Cool, i have an eavestaff pianette that i think ill either restore or find a home for it where someone may want to restore it. Eavestaff mini piano problems aa piano tuners uk tel. Category 20th century art deco british collectibles and curiosities. History of the piano a chronological history up to the present. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information.
The eavestaff piano company patented the minipiano in the two major forms most. Eavestaff minigrand piano, compact in size condition is used. Eavestaff piano serial number reference information. Here we have an eavestaff mini piano, a popular compact model made in england. The minipiano is a type of piano patented by the brasted brothers in 1934 under the name of. Also commonly known as vertical, upright pianos are a more compact and versatile instrument for use in the home and smaller venues where grander versions may not be a suitable fit. Percy brasted gave it the name minipiano and it is sometimes claimed that it was his invention. It has long bass strings and a deep bass tone for a minipiano but has a drop action, so the keys are short and the touch is therefore not very controlled.
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