Assessment of a Bechstein 220cm 7ft 3in grand c1890. To shorten the video use jump links below:

0:01 general comments
0:21 casework; repolishing well worth doing. Please see this similar example:    • SOLD: Bechstein model III 7ft 9in 190...  
2:07 Bechstein logo with Konigs u. Kaisers
3:15 tuning pins tight
3:36 serial number cf. case number
4:08 iron frame
4:18 decal under the strings cf. replacement decal
4:43 Bechstein IV tone mid-treble
5:08 Bechstein A tone mid-treble
5:16 Bechstein A tone mid-treble - scale
5:26 Bechstein IV top treble
5:30 model A top treble
5:36 IV tenor
5:42 A tenor
5:47 IV bass
5:56 A bass
6:03 IV tied action
6:16 modern untied capstan system; for conversion see this model III in stock:    • Bechstein 7ft 10in grand fully restor...  
6:36 checking for moth damage
6:45 mildew; wear on the action; hammers; loose hinges, etc
8:15 Bechstein IV played