This 1880 Mathushek square piano is the ultimate square piano design.

Mathushek 1880 Square Piano

Date: Ca. 1880

Serial #: 11008

Keyboard compass: 85 notes 7 octaves

Keyboard covering: To receive new off white synthetic covering; has original ebony sharps.

Cabinet: Rosewood with cabriole legs; single molding around bottom of case. To be completely refinished.

Dimensions: 81" x 39 ½"

Action: Typical square action with overhead dampers in rack with extensions. Two pedals, left is moderator, right is damper.

This is the "Orchestral" model, which in both technical design and tone was the finest square piano ever designed or built! This is the ultimate in a square piano; the scaling of the strings is a radical departure from all others and the tone throughout the scale approaches that of a modern 7' grand piano. Strings are on three levels; bass, tenor, and treble bridges; tri-strung in treble section with a capo bar cast into the plate. If the old look is desired, combined with a modern quality sound, then this is the only square piano that can deliver!