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# Square Piano: Longman & Broderip c. 1788
- URL: https://andersmuskens.up.railway.app/instruments/square-piano-longman-broderip-c-1788/
- Published: 2019-07-02T14:27:10.000Z
- Updated: 2019-07-02T14:27:10.000Z
- Description: London · c. 1788
- Author: Anders Muskens
- Tags: #instrument, #Import 2026-11-10 11:47

Built in London in 1788, this original 18th century English square piano was sold by the Longman & Broderip company, who alter sold Haydn a grand piano. It has the special patent action developed by John Geib, which is commonly dubbed “English double action.” It is a great instrument for playing Haydn and other late 18th century repertoire. The piano has three hand stops: divided damper lift, and buff stop. The pedal operates a lid swell mechanism. The instrument was restored by Paul Kobald in Amsterdam in 2018.

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