Are John Broadwood pianos any good?
John Broadwood pianos are an inventive British firm with extreme variation in quality and style of upright and grand pianos from very old ones that aren’t really worth reconditioning if you want an all-round piano, to very good grands from about 1893 onwards, and uprights from about 1900, mixed with indifferent ones.
Are Broadwood pianos still made?
Thereafter the firm experienced a large number of ups and downs in an increasingly difficult market place. However pianos are still made today. On the death of Captain Broadwood in 1975, the house and estate were administered by the Broadwood Trust.
Where are Broadwood pianos made?
Today all Broadwood pianos are made in their Yorkshire factory in Northern England. Broadwood makes squares, concert grands, bichorda, semi and SDR grands, cabinets, cottage uprights, cottage grands, boudoir grands, grands and uprights.
Where is serial number on Broadwood piano?
Some Broadwood grands have the serial number printed onto the frame here. 2. Next to the lid on the left hand side printed onto the soundboard. Bösendorfer and Chappell often have the number here.
Where do I find the serial number on my upright piano?
Upright or vertical piano serial numbers can usually be found by lifting the lid and looking inside on the gold harp or plate. It is usually not necessary to remove the upper front panel to find the serial number (as in this picture).
Who was the son of John Broadwood and Sons?
1769 John Broadwood, a fine craftsman, married Barbara, Shudi’s younger daughter . 1771 Shudi handed over the running of his business to his son Burkat and John Broadwood . 1773 Shudi died, bequeathing the workshop to his son and his son-in-law John Broadwood, who became its effective head.
Who was the head of John Broadwood Piano Workshop?
Shudi died, bequeathing the workshop to his son and his son-in-law John Broadwood, who became its effective head. Meanwhile the ‘piano-forte’ was being developed to provide more variation of tone and greater volume than the harpsichord could offer.
How to find the age of a Broadwood piano?
Broadwood Archive Services offers a history search on individual Broadwood pianos, a small charge of £60.00 is made for this service. Please Visit Broadwood Archive Services Some guide lines to help you find the age of your piano Name on fall board: 1782 John Broadwood 1794 John Broadwood & Son 1808 John Broadwood & Sons
When did John Broadwood make the fall board?
1782 John Broadwood 1794 John Broadwood & Son 1808 John Broadwood & Sons 1830 The fall board was split into two section which folded back 1831 Onwards the fail board had a small lip a bit like the models of to day.