Charles Walter 1520 French-Provincial Studio Upright

One-owner Charles Walter Model 1520 studio upright finished in Cherry, presented in a French-Provincial cabinet design with an antique-brass inset on the music desk. The instrument delivers a pleasing tone, stable tuning, and responsive playability thanks to its Renner or Walter full-size studio (direct blow) action.

Console specifications
Number of keys: 88
Number of dampers: 72
Height (floor to keybed): 23 3/4"
Action: full-size studio (direct blow) — Renner or Walter
Hammers: 14#, reinforced, mothproofed Australian felt
Key length: 16 3/16" long, 1" tall plus keybutton; individually weighted
Key material: basswood
Key covering: white ivorine (acrylic resin) / black phenolic resin; longer grand size
Keybed thickness: 1 5/8" butcherblock construction
Keybed material: Poplar
Plate: grey iron casting finished in special bronze — O.S. Kelly (Ohio)
Speaking length of longest string: 48 1/2" (overall length 57 1/8")
Soundboard: close-grained Sitka or Bavarian Spruce (not laminated)
Soundboard size: 37 3/16" x 56 1/4" (2090 square inches)
Pinblock: 29 ply delignit
Tuning pins: 2/0 x 2 1/2", nickel plated head, blued thread
Pin torque: 100 to 200 inch-pounds
Back posts: 5 (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") Sitka Spruce
Pedals: 3 (soft, bass sustain, full sustain)
Pedal material: solid brass
Casters: steel
Hardware: solid brass
Cabinet material: mostly 5-ply lumbercore throughout
Mouldings: solid walnut, solid cherry, solid oak, solid mahogany
Finish: multiple coats of stain, wood filler and lacquer, hand-rubbed to a deep luster comparable to fine furniture
Cabinet dimensions: Height 43 3/8", depth 25" (add 3/4" to depth and 1 1/4" to width for French Provincial)

Warranty and workshop
All Walter pianos carry a 12 YEAR FULL WARRANTY against defects in parts, materials and workmanship.
A440 Pianos is a large rebuilder in the South-East region; we offer a broad selection of restored instruments from top brands, maintained to high standards.

Shipping information
Once the piano arrives in your home it will likely require tuning at your expense, as instruments can go out of tune during transport.
RATES INCLUDE DELIVERY TO YOUR CITY ANYWHERE IN THE 48 STATES.
We can arrange in-home delivery for an additional $375+ (depending on stairs/turns etc).

Area / Cost / Time
GA: $395/up (in-home) — 3 to 4 weeks
Mid West, North East, South East, Florida: $895/up (curb delivery) — 3 to 8 weeks
South West, Texas: $1,095/up (curb delivery) — 3 to 8 weeks
West Coast: $1,095/up (curb delivery) — 3 to 8 weeks

Please contact the seller to confirm availability, specific delivery arrangements and any additional charges related to stairs, turns or special handling.