Hamburg Steinway Model "O" 6'-10" originally with Welte reproducing piano
action, converted for use as an organ piano.  It is presumed to have been
converted from a Steinway-Welte reproducing piano in the 1970's by its
former owner, Richard Simonton, deceased, of Hollywood, CA.  Mr. Simonton
had it connected to his Wurlitzer theater organ.

The spoolbox, tracker bar and roll transport were removed to make space
for a bank of 92 solenoid valves located above the keyboard.  The stack
is tubed to the solenoid valves as though to the tracker bar.  Standard
pipe magnet keying voltage operates the solenoids.  Most of the expression
mechanism appears to be intact under the piano, and can be connected to
to the swell shoe on the organ console.  The original Welte remote vacuum
pump is missing;  vacuum has been supplied by an ancient Electrolux
vacuum cleaner, included at no extra charge!

The case is satin ebony, and except for a few scuff marks left by
Mayflower when moving the piano from CA to VA, is in very good condition.
The ivories are perfect as is the sound board.  No separation or
previous shimming is in evidence.  It can be hand played, but would
benefit from being voiced.  There are two pedals; a damper lift for
sustain, and a keyboard shift for "soft".  There is no sostenuto pedal.
The serial number is  233543  (1925).

The piano could be adapted to play from MIDI sources.

Located near Washington DC.  May be inspected  by appointment.  Asking
$6500, but  I'm reasonable, and it's in the way.  Please email direct, or
call with your questions.

Jack Hardman
Great Falls,  VA  22066-0080
703-759-5281

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