Broadwood Fiddleback Baby Grand

An Exceptional piano in an exquisite fiddleback case.

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A superb example of a Broadwood Baby Grand. Famous for their sweet tone and classic good looks, this is a rare beauty.

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Taken from Google:

Fiddleback mahogany is a highly sought-after, premium figured wood (usually Honduran, Swietenia macrophylla) characterized by tight, wavy, parallel grain patterns that create a shimmering, three-dimensional “tiger stripe” or chatoyant effect. It is prized for furniture, cabinetry, and high-end musical instruments like guitars and pianos due to its aesthetic beauty, durability, and warm, resonant, balanced tone.

Key Aspects of Fiddleback Mahogany
  • Appearance & Figure: The “fiddleback” or “tiger stripe” figure appears as wavy, parallel lines across the grain, offering a high degree of chatoyancy (optical luster). It is often found in older, slower-growth trees, leading to it being referred to as “Old Growth”.
  • Coloration: Heartwood colors range from pale pinkish-brown to deeper reddish-brown, which tends to darken as the wood ages.
  • Characteristics: It has a medium, uniform texture and is known for its durability and resistance to decay.
  • Uses:
    • Musical Instruments: Frequently used for acoustic guitar backs, sides, tops, and necks.
    • Furniture & Fine Woodworking: Used in high-end cabinetry, veneer, and antique-style pieces (e.g., 19th-century commodes).
Condition: Excellent
Wood: Fiddleback Mahogany
Tone: Mellow
Year: 1933
Price: £8,995
NO ADDED EXTRAS!

Complete with matching adjustable stool, UK mainland delivery &

10 year guarantee.

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Note: The term “fiddleback” refers to the pattern rather than a distinct species, historically named because of its use on the backs of fiddles.