Maker reference
Adam Gerhard Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
60-70
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At a glance
Adam Gerhard facts
Make: Adam Gerhard
Made in: Wesel, Germany
Made by: Adam
Rating: 60-70
Estimated Number In UK: 400. Total manufactured probably about 10,000. With an estimated total of about 2 million pianos in the UK, there is about one Adam piano for every 5000 pianos. Therefore there are about 400 Adam pianos in the UK
Year and serial number:
1830 12
1910 16000
1940 27000
Comments
Those in the UK mostly made between 1920 and 1930, all uprights are overstrung underdampers. Generally tall, well made upright pianos plus a few grands 160 180 cm long. They are worth restoring, having a strong tone and very responsive action. Main colours black and mahogany. Not to be confused with Adams.
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