Maker reference
Amyl Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
40-50
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Full pressure bar: this is one of the best styles of straight strung; the strings pass under a pressure bar which keeps the tuning more stable.
At a glance
Amyl facts
Make: Amyl
Made in: London (the CWS brand name)
Made by: British piano Co for Coop CWS
Rating: 40-50
Estimated Number In UK: 1500; all uprights
Year and serial number:
Not listed
Comments
Amyl is the Co-operative society brand name between about 1905 and 1930. Amyl are honestly made but mostly basic straight strung overdampers with a few overstrung underdamers. Casework mahogany or black.
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