A number of English manufacturers produced pianos with the damper wires in front of the action. These are variously called "old Egnlis cottage piano", "birdcage piano", etc. They are awkward to tune, as the mutes are placed behind the action.
Burl high quality furniture design |
Candelabra for light |
Straight strung wire, vertical ribs, partial soundboard |
Damper flanges above the hammers |
Rocker Capstans |
Hammer return springs also act as bridle straps |
(attachment of spring to butt of hammer) |
Pass muting strip through the action |
Pull to tune unisons |
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