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It was also a period of trusts, wild claims, slap-dash design, and the minimum possible to make a buck.

The wild claims apparently continue today...

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"All Metal Parts Were Manufactured Originally Of Solid Nickel."

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Sorry, there is nothing solid nickel in that piano except the .003" thick nickel plating on a few parts...

Yes, yes, yes. I think we've definitely proven that Mr. Furst's assertions are questionable at best.

But, as a matter of interest, did any manufacturers actually use solid nickel for hardware? Solid bronze pedals? I always thought nickel was only for plating.

Hi,

I see much contradictory information here about the Everett Legacy. One can find a great deal of information about all the manufacturers of late 19 century to mid 20th century here at the following link. It will take you to digital copied pages of the Music Trade Review. It is a fabulous source of information regarding the state of affairs for most manufacturers during the time period. There are many articles, advertisements, claims, state of the industry, and lots more. It can be time consuming, but if you use the search function it can direct your attention closer to what you might be searching for.

As for Everett Pianos, it would seem that they were considered and regarded quite highly (as far as the Grands and Concert Grands)in the time period between 1890 and 1920. certainly not your regular household piano. I think they were considered one of the THREE best around the turn of the century. There is much history surrounding that company, and one can see the beginnings, the growth and acclaim, and the collapse and rebirth (several times over the years after 1920).

I think, from what I can gather, that the Everett Grand, with notable scale, was a superior instrument in a class with Steinway at the time of turn of the century.

I am purchasing one built in 1906, a lovely grand. I cannot wait to pick it up and start reworking it.

Good luck on your piano.

I have just purchased an old Everett Grand piano. I was told that it is about 70 years old, but the serial number seems to indicate that it was built in 1915. It is in original condition, and has a very nice tone. I was told that it had belonged to the same family since it was new. The case might be "blond mahogany" and it has carved legs and trim. There is a matching bench as well.

I appreciate all the research that everyone has shared. It adds even more to an interesting antique piano.